Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Retailers - other
Latest rating available
Handy Stores food hygiene rating
Handy Stores
Handy Stores High Street
Medstead
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 5LW Inspected 13 July 2026
Medstead
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 5LW Inspected 13 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by East Hampshire
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Handy Stores in East Hampshire currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 13 July 2026. Handy Stores is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at Handy Stores High Street, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5LW.
- Business name
- Handy Stores
- Business type
- Retailers - other
- Local authority
- East Hampshire
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 13 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 622204
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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
13 July 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
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
Handy Stores has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 31 May 2022 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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