1st Quay food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Havant
1st Quay holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 138 London Road, Widley, Waterlooville, PO7 5EW
How it compares in Havant
That puts 1st Quay 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% | ← 1st Quay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 1st Quay 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 1st Quay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Christchurch Halls And Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
| Berewood Primary Academy School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Coffee Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Babyccinos Play Cafe Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Balance Wellness Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Beechside Short Breaks School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about 1st Quay
What is 1st Quay's food hygiene rating?
1st Quay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 10 April 2024.
Is 1st Quay 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 1st Quay last inspected?
1st Quay was last inspected on 10 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 1st Quay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 1st Quay compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and 1st Quay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects 1st Quay 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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1st Quay is one of 246 rated food businesses in Waterlooville. See every hygiene rating in Waterlooville →
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