Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · East Hampshire
Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd 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 26 August 2025, 10 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: Hermitage Farm Colemore Alton GU34 3PU, GU34 3PU
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd 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% | ← Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd 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 Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Camouflage Paintball Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2014 |
| Froxfield Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 November 2025 |
| Froxfield Pre-School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2025 |
| Froxfield Stores Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| The Trooper Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Rotherfield Farmers/growers | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| Angel Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd
What is Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 26 August 2025.
Is Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd 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 Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd last inspected?
Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd was last inspected on 26 August 2025, 10 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 Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd?
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 Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Ltd 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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