The Mutton At Hazeley Heath food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hart
The Mutton At Hazeley Heath 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 March 2026, 3 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: Hazeley Heath, Hartley Wintney, Hook, RG27 8NB
How it compares in Hart
That puts The Mutton At Hazeley Heath among the 487 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 | 487 | 85% | ← The Mutton At Hazeley Heath | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 50 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 Very 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 Mutton At Hazeley Heath 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.
Questions about The Mutton At Hazeley Heath
What is The Mutton At Hazeley Heath's food hygiene rating?
The Mutton At Hazeley Heath has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 30 March 2026.
Is The Mutton At Hazeley Heath 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 Mutton At Hazeley Heath last inspected?
The Mutton At Hazeley Heath was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Mutton At Hazeley Heath?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Mutton At Hazeley Heath compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 576 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and The Mutton At Hazeley Heath is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects The Mutton At Hazeley Heath 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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