Drift Road Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hampshire
Drift Road Stores 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 23 November 2022, more than 3 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: Drift Road Stores Drift Road Whitehill Bordon GU35 9EA, GU35 9DZ
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Drift Road Stores 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% | ← Drift Road Stores | |
| 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 Drift Road Stores 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 Drift Road Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omega Elifar Limited Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Blackmoor Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Dragon Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2025 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Spice Lounge Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| RVS Lunch Club at Whitehill Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| St Matthew's Church Soup Cafe & Drop In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Whitehill on Wednesday Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Drift Road Stores
What is Drift Road Stores's food hygiene rating?
Drift Road Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 23 November 2022.
Is Drift Road Stores 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 Drift Road Stores last inspected?
Drift Road Stores was last inspected on 23 November 2022, more than 3 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 Drift Road Stores?
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 Drift Road Stores compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Drift Road Stores holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Drift Road Stores 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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