The Saffron
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 30 January 2025 by East Hampshire.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Saffron, from September 2021 to January 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2021 to 4 in 2025.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 4 / 5 | Good | |
| 4 / 5 | Good |
What does this rating mean?
The Saffron has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.
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 GU34 5HQ,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].
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