The Church of the Good Shepherd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Hampshire
The Church of the Good Shepherd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 December 2025, 7 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 Church ot the Good Shepherd Lymington Bottom Four Marks Alton GU34 5AA, GU34 5AA
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts The Church of the Good Shepherd 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 Church of the Good Shepherd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Church of the Good Shepherd 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 Church of the Good Shepherd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterflies Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2016 |
| Four Marks Lunch Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Four Marks and Medstead Community Cupboard Other catering premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| The Southern Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 391 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2020 |
| Belford Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Four Marks SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Travelodge Alton Four Marks Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Nosh Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Church of the Good Shepherd
What is The Church of the Good Shepherd's food hygiene rating?
The Church of the Good Shepherd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 6 December 2025.
Is The Church of the Good Shepherd 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Church of the Good Shepherd last inspected?
The Church of the Good Shepherd was last inspected on 6 December 2025, 7 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 Church of the Good Shepherd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Church of the Good Shepherd 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 Church of the Good Shepherd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Church of the Good Shepherd 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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