Thatched Cottage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rushmoor
Thatched Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Thatched Cottage, 122 Prospect Road, Farnborough, GU14 8NU
How it compares in Rushmoor
That puts Thatched Cottage among the 456 places in Rushmoor holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 72% | ← Thatched Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Thatched Cottage none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Thatched Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Acheampong Foundation Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Brookside Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| 360 Play Farnborough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cherubs Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Thatched Cottage
What is Thatched Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Thatched Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushmoor Council on 6 August 2024.
Is Thatched Cottage safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thatched Cottage last inspected?
Thatched Cottage was last inspected on 6 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushmoor Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thatched Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thatched Cottage compare to other places in Rushmoor?
72% of the 629 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, and Thatched Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor Council inspects Thatched Cottage and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Thatched Cottage is one of 324 rated food businesses in Farnborough. See every hygiene rating in Farnborough →
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