Bootmenders Cottage B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Hampshire
Bootmenders Cottage B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2016, more than 10 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: Bootmenders Cottage Broad Way Froxfield Petersfield GU32 1DT, GU32 1DT
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Bootmenders Cottage B&B 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% | ← Bootmenders Cottage B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bootmenders Cottage B&B 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 Bootmenders Cottage B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Froxfield Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| South Downs Care Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| The Cricketers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Seven Stars Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Langrish Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Dunhurst School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Bedales School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Hive Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2020 |
Questions about Bootmenders Cottage B&B
What is Bootmenders Cottage B&B's food hygiene rating?
Bootmenders Cottage B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 3 March 2016.
Is Bootmenders Cottage B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bootmenders Cottage B&B last inspected?
Bootmenders Cottage B&B was last inspected on 3 March 2016, more than 10 years 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 Bootmenders Cottage B&B?
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 Bootmenders Cottage B&B compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bootmenders Cottage B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Bootmenders Cottage B&B 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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