The Plump Duck food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Hampshire
The Plump Duck holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 3 November 2025, 8 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: Heath Kiosk Heath Road West Petersfield GU31 4EJ, GU31 4EJ
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plump Duck sits behind roughly 803 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 803 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ← The Plump Duck | |
| 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 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 Plump Duck 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 Plump Duck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Farm Leisure Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Petersfield Open Air Pool Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Petersfield Festival Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Little Gems Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Petersfield Town FC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2022 |
| Lollipop Lane - Vintage Sweets Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Age Concern Luncheon Club at Petersfield Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The Plump Duck
What is The Plump Duck's food hygiene rating?
The Plump Duck has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 3 November 2025.
Is The Plump Duck 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Plump Duck last inspected?
The Plump Duck was last inspected on 3 November 2025, 8 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 Plump Duck?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plump Duck compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Plump Duck holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Plump Duck 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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