Heron On The Lake food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hart
Heron On The Lake 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 9 November 2023, more than 2 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: 14 Old Cove Road, Fleet, GU51 2RY
How it compares in Hart
That puts Heron On The Lake among the 488 places in Hart holding top marks, 85% 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 | 488 | 85% | ← Heron On The Lake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 Heron On The Lake 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 Heron On The Lake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Destino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Ancells Farm Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Ancells Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Falkners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Baxterstorey - Keysight Fleet 5156 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Fleet Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Derriford House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy And Stone, Kings Place Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Heron On The Lake
What is Heron On The Lake's food hygiene rating?
Heron On The Lake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 9 November 2023.
Is Heron On The Lake 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 Heron On The Lake last inspected?
Heron On The Lake was last inspected on 9 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Heron On The Lake?
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 Heron On The Lake compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and Heron On The Lake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects Heron On The Lake 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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