Ponnamma Kitchen Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Hampshire
Ponnamma Kitchen Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2026, 5 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 East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: 15 The Square London Road, Liphook, GU30 7AB
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Ponnamma Kitchen Ltd among the 824 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 | 824 | 84% | ← Ponnamma Kitchen Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Ponnamma Kitchen 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 Ponnamma Kitchen Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy’s Sweet Picks Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Allied Pharmacy Liphook Retailers - other | 79 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Royal Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 September 2025 |
| Kiki T's at Number One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 May 2026 |
| Headley Premier Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| The Living Room Cinema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2026 |
| Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Lee's Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
Questions about Ponnamma Kitchen Ltd
What is Ponnamma Kitchen Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ponnamma Kitchen Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Ponnamma Kitchen 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ponnamma Kitchen Ltd last inspected?
Ponnamma Kitchen Ltd was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 5 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 Ponnamma Kitchen 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 Ponnamma Kitchen Ltd compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ponnamma Kitchen Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Ponnamma Kitchen 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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Ponnamma Kitchen Ltd is one of 50 rated food businesses in Liphook. See every hygiene rating in Liphook →
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