Alton Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Hampshire
Alton Methodist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2024, 19 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: Alton Methodist Church Draymans Way Alton GU34 1AU
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Alton Methodist Church 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% | ← Alton Methodist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Alton Methodist Church 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 Alton Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2022 |
| Man's Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Alton Community Cupboard Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Porters News Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2022 |
| Khao Soi By Chariya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Smash Brothers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Ivy House Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Alton Methodist Church
What is Alton Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Alton Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 10 December 2024.
Is Alton Methodist Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alton Methodist Church last inspected?
Alton Methodist Church was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 Alton Methodist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Alton Methodist Church compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Alton Methodist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Alton Methodist Church 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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