The George food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
The George 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 18 March 2026, 3 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 George Butts Road Alton GU34 1LH, GU34 1LH
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts The George 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% | ← The George | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 George 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 George, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granny's Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Parish of the Resurrection, Alton Other catering premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Alton Methodist Church Other catering premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2022 |
| Man's Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Alton Community Cupboard Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Khao Soi By Chariya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Porters News Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2022 |
Questions about The George
What is The George's food hygiene rating?
The George has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 18 March 2026.
Is The George 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 George last inspected?
The George was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 George?
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 George compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and The George is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The George 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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