The Phoenix Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hart
The Phoenix Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 11 February 2025, 17 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: Phoenix Inn, London Road, Hartley Wintney, RG27 8RT
How it compares in Hart
In Hart, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Phoenix Inn sits behind roughly 488 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 488 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ← The Phoenix Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Phoenix Inn 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 Phoenix Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Mia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Hartley Wintney Cricket Club Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2023 |
| Elm Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Hartley Wintney Golf Club (The Halfway House) Other catering premises | 292 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2025 |
| The Priory (Mildmay Oaks) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Oakwood Community Playgroup School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Caterpillars Montessori Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Monsoon Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about The Phoenix Inn
What is The Phoenix Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Phoenix Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hart Council on 11 February 2025.
Is The Phoenix Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Phoenix Inn last inspected?
The Phoenix Inn was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 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 Phoenix Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Phoenix Inn compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, while The Phoenix Inn holds a 4. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects The Phoenix Inn 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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