Lavender Fields food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hampshire
Lavender Fields 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 12 September 2024, 22 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.
Address: The Lavender Barn Hartley Park Farm Business Park Selborne Road Selborne Alton GU34 3HD, GU34 3HD
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Lavender Fields 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% | ← Lavender Fields | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lavender Fields 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 Lavender Fields, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peapod Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Party Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| South Downs Roastery Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| A & W Brock Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2015 |
| Creative Cooks Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Northern Slice Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Lavender Fields
What is Lavender Fields's food hygiene rating?
Lavender Fields has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Lavender Fields 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 Lavender Fields last inspected?
Lavender Fields was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 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 Lavender Fields?
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 Lavender Fields compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lavender Fields is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Lavender Fields 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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