Saffron and Sea food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Hampshire
Saffron and Sea holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 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: 31A Station Road, Liphook, GU30 7DW
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Saffron and Sea sits behind roughly 824 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 824 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ← Saffron and Sea | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Saffron and Sea 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 Saffron and Sea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star East Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| General Wine Co. Retailers - other | 29 yards away | Exempt | |
| Bakehouse Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 July 2026 |
| Guido's Other catering premises | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| The Village Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Little Fish Other catering premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Red Distillery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2022 |
| Church Centre Other catering premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Saffron and Sea
What is Saffron and Sea's food hygiene rating?
Saffron and Sea has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Saffron and Sea safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saffron and Sea last inspected?
Saffron and Sea was last inspected on 19 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 Saffron and Sea?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saffron and Sea compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Saffron and Sea holds a 4. 117 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Saffron and Sea 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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Saffron and Sea is one of 50 rated food businesses in Liphook. See every hygiene rating in Liphook →
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