South Downs Roastery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · East Hampshire
South Downs Roastery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 2025, 9 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: Unit 1 Manor Farm Little Wood Lane West Worldham Alton GU34 3BD, GU34 3BD
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts South Downs Roastery 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% | ← South Downs Roastery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 South Downs Roastery 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 South Downs Roastery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & W Brock Ltd Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2015 |
| Creative Cooks Other catering premises | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Northern Slice Mobile caterer | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Party Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Lavender Fields Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Peapod Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about South Downs Roastery
What is South Downs Roastery's food hygiene rating?
South Downs Roastery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 7 October 2025.
Is South Downs Roastery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Downs Roastery last inspected?
South Downs Roastery was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 South Downs Roastery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Downs Roastery compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and South Downs Roastery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects South Downs Roastery 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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