Downs House Residential Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-24

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Downs House Residential Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Downs House Reservoir Lane Petersfield GU32 2HX, GU32 2HX, in the East Hampshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. East Hampshire oversees 1,080 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Hampshire is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Downs House Reservoir Lane Petersfield GU32 2HX
Postcode
GU32 2HX
Local Authority
East Hampshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1892572

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Downs House Residential Home?

Downs House Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by East Hampshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Downs House Residential Home last inspected?

Downs House Residential Home was last inspected on 2026-02-24. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Downs House Residential Home located?

Downs House Residential Home is located at Downs House Reservoir Lane Petersfield GU32 2HX , GU32 2HX, in the East Hampshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the GU32 postcode area.