Regency News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havant
Regency News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Regency News was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 21 London Road, Widley, Waterlooville, PO7 5AS
How it compares in Havant
In Havant, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Regency News sits behind roughly 782 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 782 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ← Regency News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Regency News 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 Regency News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Halls And Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
| 1st Quay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| André's Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Beechside Short Breaks School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Crookhorn Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Cosham Baptist Church Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| Alexandra Rose Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Regency News
What is Regency News's food hygiene rating?
Regency News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havant Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Regency News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Regency News last inspected?
Regency News was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Regency News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Regency News compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, while Regency News holds a 4. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Regency News 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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Regency News is one of 246 rated food businesses in Waterlooville. See every hygiene rating in Waterlooville →
Havant inspects and rates 1,048 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Havant →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.havant.gov.uk
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