The Turtle Bean Café food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hampshire
The Turtle Bean Café 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 10 February 2025, 18 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.
96% of rated food businesses in East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: 41 - 43 Station Road, Liss, GU33 7DP
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How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts The Turtle Bean Café among the 824 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 | 824 | 84% | ← The Turtle Bean Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Turtle Bean Café 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 Turtle Bean Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Salt Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Premier Express Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 September 2025 |
| Pizza Hot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Boots Uk Ltd Retailers - other | 35 yards away | Exempt | |
| Liss Bakery Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Butcher and Larder Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Single Steps Nursery Liss Caring Premises | 115 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about The Turtle Bean Café
What is The Turtle Bean Café's food hygiene rating?
The Turtle Bean Café has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 10 February 2025.
Is The Turtle Bean Café 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 The Turtle Bean Café last inspected?
The Turtle Bean Café was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 18 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 Turtle Bean Café?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Turtle Bean Café compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Turtle Bean Café is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Turtle Bean Café 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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The Turtle Bean Café is one of 61 rated food businesses in Liss. See every hygiene rating in Liss →
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