Beech Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hampshire
Beech Cafe 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 12 November 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 Sustainability Centre Mercury Park Droxford Road East Meon Petersfield GU32 1HR, GU32 1HR
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Beech Cafe 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% | ← Beech Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Beech Cafe 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 Beech Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Downs Eco Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2021 |
| Broadhalfpenny Down Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2019 |
| Bat And Ball Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bolly By The Bridge Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Meon Springs (The Long Barn) Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| East Meon CofE Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| East Meon Primary School - Breakfast & After School C;ub School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Sunny Smiles Nursery Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Beech Cafe
What is Beech Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Beech Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Beech Cafe 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 Beech Cafe last inspected?
Beech Cafe was last inspected on 12 November 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 Beech Cafe?
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 Beech Cafe compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Beech Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Beech Cafe 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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