Hillier Garden Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hampshire
Hillier Garden Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 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: Hillier Garden Centre Farnham Road, Liss, GU33 6LJ
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Hillier Garden Centre among the 824 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 | 824 | 84% | ← Hillier Garden Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hillier Garden Centre 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 Hillier Garden Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rother Bar Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Blenheim Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Perfect Pickles Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Pizza Hot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Sea Salt Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Brows Farm Partnership Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Butcher and Larder Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Hillier Garden Centre
What is Hillier Garden Centre's food hygiene rating?
Hillier Garden Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Hillier Garden Centre 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hillier Garden Centre last inspected?
Hillier Garden Centre was last inspected on 10 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 Hillier Garden Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hillier Garden Centre compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hillier Garden Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Hillier Garden Centre 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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Hillier Garden Centre is one of 61 rated food businesses in Liss. See every hygiene rating in Liss →
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