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 9 June 2026, 2 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.
96% of rated food businesses in East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: Alton Methodist Church - Duplicate Record Draymans Way, Alton
How this rating has changed
Alton Methodist Church was re-inspected on 9 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Alton Methodist Church among the 824 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 | 824 | 84% | ← Alton Methodist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| White Horse Alton Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Alton Community Cupboard Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| The Royal Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Man's Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| P.A.R.K. Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 June 2026 |
| Alibaba Eats Other catering premises | 100 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 February 2025 |
| Bean And Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 March 2026 |
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 9 June 2026.
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 9 June 2026, 2 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 977 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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Alton Methodist Church is one of 249 rated food businesses in Alton. See every hygiene rating in Alton →
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