Heathside Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hampshire
Heathside Stores 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 27 March 2026, 3 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.
Address: Heathside Stores 22A Durford Road Petersfield GU31 4ER, GU31 4ER
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Heathside Stores 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% | ← Heathside Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heathside Stores 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 Heathside Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone Active at Taro Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Herne Farm Leisure Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| CM Sports Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Petersfield Kebab Van Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Petersfield Town FC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2022 |
| Age Concern Luncheon Club at Petersfield Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Petersfield Childcare Hub Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Churchers College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about Heathside Stores
What is Heathside Stores's food hygiene rating?
Heathside Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 27 March 2026.
Is Heathside Stores 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 Heathside Stores last inspected?
Heathside Stores was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 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 Heathside Stores?
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 Heathside Stores compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Heathside Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Heathside Stores 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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