Heart of the Park Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Havant
Heart of the Park Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 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: Community Centre Dunsbury Way, Havant, PO9 5BG
How it compares in Havant
That puts Heart of the Park Cafe 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% | ← Heart of the Park Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heart of the Park Cafe 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 Heart of the Park Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfie's Arc CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Debdarks company Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Claire's Deli & Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Biltong and Bangers Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Dilan Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Cheerful Dragon Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Curry Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
Questions about Heart of the Park Cafe
What is Heart of the Park Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Heart of the Park Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 18 April 2024.
Is Heart of the Park Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heart of the Park Cafe last inspected?
Heart of the Park Cafe was last inspected on 18 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 Heart of the Park Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Heart of the Park Cafe compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Heart of the Park Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Heart of the Park Cafe 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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