The Saffron

Alton

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 25 August 2026 by East Hampshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Saffron, from September 2021 to August 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Saffron.

Food hygiene rating history for The Saffron
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
17 September 2021	4 / 5	Good
30 January 2025	4 / 5	Good
25 August 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Saffron in Alton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

8 Oak Green Parade Winchester Road,
Four Marks,
Alton,
Hampshire,
GU34 5HQ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Saffron. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Saffron?

Food hygiene at The Saffron 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].

Questions about The Saffron

What is The Saffron’s food hygiene rating?

The Saffron has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 25 August 2026.

When was The Saffron last inspected?

The Saffron was last inspected by East Hampshire on 25 August 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.