The Waterwitch Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hart
The Waterwitch Public House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Colt Hill, Odiham, Hook, RG29 1AL
How it compares in Hart
That puts The Waterwitch Public House among the 488 places in Hart holding top marks, 85% 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 | 488 | 85% | ← The Waterwitch Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 The Waterwitch Public House 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 The Waterwitch Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetties Espresso Bar (was The Winding Hole) Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Surrey And Hampshire Canal Cruises Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2017 |
| Green Bean Coffee Company Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Near Wild Heaven Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| The Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| The Red Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Fountains Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about The Waterwitch Public House
What is The Waterwitch Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Waterwitch Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 30 June 2025.
Is The Waterwitch Public House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Waterwitch Public House last inspected?
The Waterwitch Public House was last inspected on 30 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Waterwitch Public House?
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 The Waterwitch Public House compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and The Waterwitch Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects The Waterwitch Public House 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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