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Food Hygiene Ratings in Havant
In Havant, 91.3% of 858 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.89/5. These figures cover 1,043 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Havant has 783 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 858 rated premises (91.3%). 2 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 15 May 2026.
- 5★ share
- 91.3%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +11.6 pp
- National rank
- 24 / 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 Havant
Plus 80 awaiting inspection and 105 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 80 awaiting inspection and 105 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Havant: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Havant?
- The average food hygiene rating in Havant is 4.89 out of 5, across 858 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Havant compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 91.3% of rated premises in Havant hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Havant 24 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 Havant have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 783 food businesses in Havant hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 91.3% of the 858 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 15 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in Havant have a low hygiene rating?
- 2 food businesses in Havant 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 Havant food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Havant (1,043 establishments on record, 858 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 Havant
- Thyme and Tide Mobile BarMobile caterer · PO85/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
- Superdrug Stores PLCRetailers - other · Unit 8 Wellington Retail Park 2 Hambledon Road, Waterlooville · PO7 7FG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
- Street SouvlakiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 13 North Street Arcade, Havant · PO9 1PX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Chartwells @ Sharps Copse Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Sharps Copse Junior and Infant School Prospect Lane, Havant · PO9 5PE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
- Harts DelightsRetailers - other · PO95/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
- Chartwells @ Glenwood SchoolSchool/college/university · 17 Washington Road, Emsworth · PO10 7NN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
- Ann Eden CakesOther catering premises · PO75/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
- The Smokin' ElkOther catering premises · 203A London Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville · PO8 8ER5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
- M&K PizzasTakeaway/sandwich shop · PO115/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
- SourLoveOther catering premises · PO75/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 April 2026
- Leigh Park Working Mens ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 439 Dunsbury Way, Havant · PO9 5BD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
- The WoodpeckerPub/bar/nightclub · 179A London Road, Waterlooville · PO7 7RL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
Places needing improvement in Havant
- Istanbul GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · 280 London Road, Waterlooville · PO7 7DS1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 August 2024
- Widley CottageTakeaway/sandwich shop · 80 London Road, Widley, Waterlooville · PO7 5AB2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 March 2026
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 1,043 real Food Standards Agency records for Havant, of which 858 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.