Rowswells food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hampshire
Rowswells holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2022, more than 3 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.
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: 1 High Street, Petersfield, GU32 3JT
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Rowswells 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% | ← Rowswells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Rowswells 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 Rowswells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| The Great British Cake Shop Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| COOK Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Miso Asia Other catering premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2021 |
| Turner's Pies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Poundland Ltd Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
Questions about Rowswells
What is Rowswells's food hygiene rating?
Rowswells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 28 November 2022.
Is Rowswells 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rowswells last inspected?
Rowswells was last inspected on 28 November 2022, more than 3 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 Rowswells?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Rowswells compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Rowswells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Rowswells 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Rowswells is one of 178 rated food businesses in Petersfield. See every hygiene rating in Petersfield →
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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