The West Street Alehouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fareham
The West Street Alehouse 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 6 June 2023, more than 3 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: 164a West Street, Fareham, PO16 0EH
How it compares in Fareham
That puts The West Street Alehouse among the 619 places in Fareham holding top marks, 86% 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 | 619 | 86% | ← The West Street Alehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 The West Street Alehouse 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 The West Street Alehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino'S Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Cafe Lamma'Z Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Fareham Charcoal Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Fareham Food Centre Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Dragon Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Fareham Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Duke Of Connaughts Own Club Fareham Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about The West Street Alehouse
What is The West Street Alehouse's food hygiene rating?
The West Street Alehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fareham Council on 6 June 2023.
Is The West Street Alehouse 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 The West Street Alehouse last inspected?
The West Street Alehouse was last inspected on 6 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fareham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The West Street Alehouse?
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 The West Street Alehouse compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, and The West Street Alehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects The West Street Alehouse 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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