St. Marks Church Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hampshire
St. Marks Church 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 21 March 2018, more than 8 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: St Marks Church Pinehill Road Bordon GU35 0BS, GU35 0BS
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts St. Marks Church 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% | ← St. Marks Church 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 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 St. Marks Church 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 St. Marks Church Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KZAR Forest House Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Forest Bears Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| Poundstretcher Ltd Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2022 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ayla Restaurant and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Bordon Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about St. Marks Church Cafe
What is St. Marks Church Cafe's food hygiene rating?
St. Marks Church Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 21 March 2018.
Is St. Marks Church 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 St. Marks Church Cafe last inspected?
St. Marks Church Cafe was last inspected on 21 March 2018, more than 8 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 St. Marks Church Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 St. Marks Church 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 St. Marks Church Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects St. Marks Church 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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