The Woodlark food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
The Woodlark holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Woodlark Petersfield Road Whitehill Bordon GU35 9AH, GU35 9AH
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts The Woodlark 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% | ← The Woodlark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Woodlark 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 Woodlark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhanmondi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| RVS Lunch Club at Whitehill Village Hall Other catering premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| St Matthew's Church Soup Cafe & Drop In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Whitehill on Wednesday Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Fewa Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Spice Lounge Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Dragon Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about The Woodlark
What is The Woodlark's food hygiene rating?
The Woodlark has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 6 August 2024.
Is The Woodlark 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Woodlark last inspected?
The Woodlark was last inspected on 6 August 2024, 23 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 Woodlark?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Woodlark compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Woodlark is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Woodlark 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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Understanding this rating
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