The Rivers food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rushmoor
The Rivers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 88 Rectory Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7HT
How it compares in Rushmoor
In Rushmoor, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rivers sits behind roughly 456 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 16% | ← The Rivers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Very 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 The Rivers 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 Rivers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brans Store Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Cleverchefs @ North Farnborough Infant School School/college/university | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bright Horizon Frimley Green Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Christmas Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| 360 Play Farnborough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Asia Oriental Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Cafe Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about The Rivers
What is The Rivers's food hygiene rating?
The Rivers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rushmoor Council on 12 June 2024.
Is The Rivers 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rivers last inspected?
The Rivers was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushmoor Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Rivers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Rivers compare to other places in Rushmoor?
72% of the 629 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, while The Rivers holds a 4. 102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor Council inspects The Rivers 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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