The Lawn food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Hampshire
The Lawn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Lawn was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: The Lawn London Road, Holybourne, Alton, GU34 4ER
How this rating has changed
The Lawn was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 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 The Lawn 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% | ← The Lawn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Lawn 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 Lawn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Neatham Mill Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Treloar College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Holybourne Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2018 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| First Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Enchanted Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about The Lawn
What is The Lawn's food hygiene rating?
The Lawn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 8 July 2026.
Is The Lawn 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lawn last inspected?
The Lawn was last inspected on 8 July 2026, a month 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 Lawn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lawn compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Lawn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Lawn 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Lawn is one of 249 rated food businesses in Alton. See every hygiene rating in Alton →
East Hampshire inspects and rates 1,094 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Hampshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.easthants.gov.uk/
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