Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
RIVER RAT HAMBLE food hygiene rating
RIVER RAT HAMBLE
RIVER RAT KITCHEN AND CELLAR HIGH STREET HAMBLE-LE-RICE SOUTHAMPTON SO31 4HA
SO31 4HA Inspected 19 August 2026
SO31 4HA Inspected 19 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Eastleigh
4
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
RIVER RAT HAMBLE in Eastleigh currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 19 August 2026. RIVER RAT HAMBLE is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at RIVER RAT KITCHEN AND CELLAR HIGH STREET HAMBLE-LE-RICE SOUTHAMPTON SO31 4HA, SO31 4HA.
- Business name
- RIVER RAT HAMBLE
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Eastleigh
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 19 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 140028
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
19 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The food hygiene rating for RIVER RAT HAMBLE has improved from 3 at its previous recorded inspection to 4 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 4 | Good | Current |
| 12 March 2025 | 3 | Generally satisfactory | Previous |
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