The Links Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
The Links Tavern 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 10 March 2025, 16 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: The Links Portsmouth Road Liphook GU30 7EF, GU30 7EF
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts The Links Tavern among the 803 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 803 | 84% | ← The Links Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Links Tavern 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 Links Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guido's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bakehouse Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| The Village Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| General Wine Co. Retailers - other | 361 yards away | Exempt | |
| Red Distillery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2022 |
| Star East Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| Saffron and Sea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 397 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| Little Fish Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about The Links Tavern
What is The Links Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Links Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 10 March 2025.
Is The Links Tavern 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 Links Tavern last inspected?
The Links Tavern was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Links Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Links Tavern compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Links Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Links Tavern 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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