South Warnborough Village Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hart
South Warnborough Village Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 18 February 2025, 16 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: Alton Road, South Warnborough, Hook, RG29 1RS
How it compares in Hart
In Hart, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so South Warnborough Village Shop 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% | ← South Warnborough Village Shop | |
| 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 South Warnborough Village Shop 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 South Warnborough Village Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poacher Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| The Four Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 February 2025 |
| The Hoddington Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Upton Grey Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2026 |
| Lord Wandsworth College School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| RAFA Kidz Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Odiham Pre-School (Leap Frogs) School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| The Chequers Inn Well Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about South Warnborough Village Shop
What is South Warnborough Village Shop's food hygiene rating?
South Warnborough Village Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hart Council on 18 February 2025.
Is South Warnborough Village Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Warnborough Village Shop last inspected?
South Warnborough Village Shop was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 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 South Warnborough Village Shop?
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 South Warnborough Village Shop compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, while South Warnborough Village Shop holds a 4. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects South Warnborough Village Shop 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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