Raven Square Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hampshire
Raven Square Convenience Store 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 21 November 2023, more than 2 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: 28 Raven Square Alton GU34 2LL, GU34 2LL
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Raven Square Convenience Store 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% | ← Raven Square Convenience Store | |
| 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 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 Raven Square Convenience Store 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 Raven Square Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Kingfisher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Wootey Infant & Junior School School/college/university | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| First Friends @ Wootey Caring Premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Marlfield Caring Premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2014 |
| Alton Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Alton Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
Questions about Raven Square Convenience Store
What is Raven Square Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Raven Square Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 21 November 2023.
Is Raven Square Convenience Store 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 Raven Square Convenience Store last inspected?
Raven Square Convenience Store was last inspected on 21 November 2023, more than 2 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 Raven Square Convenience Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Raven Square Convenience Store compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Raven Square Convenience Store holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Raven Square Convenience Store 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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