The Poacher food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hart
The Poacher holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 2025, 12 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: The Poacher Ph, Alton Road, South Warnborough, RG29 1RP
How it compares in Hart
That puts The Poacher among the 488 places in Hart holding top marks, 85% 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 | 488 | 85% | ← The Poacher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Poacher 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 Poacher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warnborough Village Shop Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2025 |
| The Four Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 February 2025 |
| The Hoddington Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Upton Grey Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2026 |
| Lord Wandsworth College School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| RAFA Kidz Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Odiham Pre-School (Leap Frogs) School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| The Mead Childrens Home Caring Premises | 2.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 October 2019 |
Questions about The Poacher
What is The Poacher's food hygiene rating?
The Poacher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 11 July 2025.
Is The Poacher 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Poacher last inspected?
The Poacher was last inspected on 11 July 2025, 12 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 Poacher?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Poacher compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and The Poacher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects The Poacher 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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