The Escapist Petersfield food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
The Escapist Petersfield 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 30 October 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.
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: 5 Chapel Street, Petersfield, GU32 3DT
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts The Escapist Petersfield 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% | ← The Escapist Petersfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Escapist Petersfield 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 Escapist Petersfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| La Piazzetta Other catering premises | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| GAIL's Petersfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Tai Tong Chinese Restaurant Other catering premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| The Square Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Sushi Daily Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about The Escapist Petersfield
What is The Escapist Petersfield's food hygiene rating?
The Escapist Petersfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 30 October 2025.
Is The Escapist Petersfield 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 Escapist Petersfield last inspected?
The Escapist Petersfield was last inspected on 30 October 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 The Escapist Petersfield?
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 Escapist Petersfield compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Escapist Petersfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Escapist Petersfield 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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The Escapist Petersfield is one of 178 rated food businesses in Petersfield. See every hygiene rating in Petersfield →
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