The Folly food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hart
The Folly 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 22 December 2025, 8 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Hart score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Hart ratings →
Address: Odiham Cottage Hospital, Buryfields, Odiham, RG29 1NE
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near The Folly
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Hart
That puts The Folly among the 475 places in Hart 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 | 475 | 84% | ← The Folly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 65 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 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 Folly 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 Folly, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards \& Ward At Buryfields Infant School School/college/university | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| KOOSA Kids - Buryfields Infant School School/college/university | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Odiham And Greywell Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Mead Childrens Home Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 October 2019 |
| The Bell In The Bury Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Odiham Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| La Creperie Other catering premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| El Castello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
Questions about The Folly
What is The Folly's food hygiene rating?
The Folly has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 22 December 2025.
Is The Folly 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 Folly last inspected?
The Folly was last inspected on 22 December 2025, 8 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 Folly?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Folly compare to other places in Hart?
84% of the 567 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and The Folly is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects The Folly 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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