The Departure Lounge
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 18 March 2026 by East Hampshire.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Departure Lounge, from January 2020 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2020 to 5 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 5 / 5 | Very good |
What does this rating mean?
The Departure Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
Hillside Nurseries Basingstoke Road Alton GU34 4BH,GU34 4BH
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Departure Lounge. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Departure Lounge?
Food hygiene at The Departure Lounge is inspected by East Hampshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.easthants.gov.uk/ or [email protected].
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