Bar 18 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Havant
Bar 18 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 18 Rails Lane, Hayling Island, PO11 9LL
How it compares in Havant
That puts Bar 18 among the 782 places in Havant holding top marks, 91% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 782 | 91% | ← Bar 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 188 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bar 18 none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bar 18, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben & Shelley's ice cream parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Scoop'd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Hayling Grilled Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Isla Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Café Boho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Ollies Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Hayling Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about Bar 18
What is Bar 18's food hygiene rating?
Bar 18 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Bar 18 safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bar 18 last inspected?
Bar 18 was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havant Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bar 18?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bar 18 compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Bar 18 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Bar 18 and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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