What is the average food hygiene rating in Fareham?

The average food hygiene rating in Fareham is 4.8 out of 5, across 713 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Fareham compare with the national average for food hygiene?

86.4% of rated premises in Fareham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Fareham 83 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Fareham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

616 food businesses in Fareham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.4% of the 713 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Fareham have a low hygiene rating?

10 food businesses in Fareham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Fareham food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Fareham (787 establishments on record, 713 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Fareham

In Fareham, 86.4% of 713 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.8/5. These figures cover 787 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Fareham has 616 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 713 rated premises (86.4%). 10 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.

5★ share: 86.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +6.7 pp
National rank: 83 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Fareham

5★ Very Good

616 (86.4%)

4★ Good

66 (9.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

21 (2.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

5 (0.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

5 (0.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 48 awaiting inspection and 26 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 48 awaiting inspection and 26 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Fareham: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Fareham?: The average food hygiene rating in Fareham is 4.8 out of 5, across 713 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Fareham compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 86.4% of rated premises in Fareham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Fareham 83 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Fareham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 616 food businesses in Fareham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.4% of the 713 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Fareham have a low hygiene rating?: 10 food businesses in Fareham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Fareham food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Fareham (787 establishments on record, 713 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Fareham

Little Moo BrewMobile caterer · PO14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 June 2026
Bom-Bom BrasilOther catering premises · PO15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Vito LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 80 West Street, Fareham, Hants · PO16 0JN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Emilie'S Cake StudioOther catering premises · PO15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Park Gate Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Park Gate Primary School, Northmore Road, Locks Heath, Southampton · SO31 6LX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Morrisons LocalRetailers - other · 35 Stubbington Green, Fareham · PO14 2LJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
One StopRetailers - other · 219 Gudge Heath Lane, Fareham · PO15 6PZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Lovely JubblyMobile caterer · PO14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
St John The Baptist Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · St Johns C Of E Primary School, Abshot Road, Fareham · PO14 4NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
The BakersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Stubbington Green, Fareham · PO14 2JG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Emjoa BakesManufacturers/packers · SO31
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Considerate CarnivoreRetailers - other · 7 Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way, Southampton · SO31 6DX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Fareham

Fareham Town Football ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Fareham Town Football Club, Cams Alders Sports Stadium, Palmerston Drive, Fareham · PO14 1BJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 October 2025
PremierRetailers - other · 17 West Street, Portchester, Fareham · PO16 9XB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 January 2026
Cafe Mendo'SRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cafe, 164 Southampton Road, Titchfield, Fareham · PO14 4PP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025
Portchester ButchersRetailers - other · 7 New Parade, 38 West Street, Portchester, Fareham · PO16 9UY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 December 2025
Candy CloudRetailers - other · 25 West Street, Portchester, Fareham · PO16 9XB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 April 2026
Smoke ZoneRetailers - other · 141a West Street, Fareham · PO16 0DU
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 December 2025
One StopRetailers - other · 32 The Square, Titchfield, Fareham · PO14 4RU
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2026
B&M Stores LtdRetailers - other · B And M Stores Ltd, Speedfields Park, Fareham · PO14 1TR
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 July 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 787 real Food Standards Agency records for Fareham, of which 713 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.