The Coal Exchange food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Havant
The Coal Exchange 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 11 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Coal Exchange 21 South Street, Emsworth, PO10 7EG
How it compares in Havant
That puts The Coal Exchange 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% | ← The Coal Exchange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Coal Exchange 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 Coal Exchange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Olives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| 36 On The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Cross Kitchen Emsworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Flintstones Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Driftwood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2020 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Baileys Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Emsworth Service Station Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
Questions about The Coal Exchange
What is The Coal Exchange's food hygiene rating?
The Coal Exchange has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 11 February 2025.
Is The Coal Exchange 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 Coal Exchange last inspected?
The Coal Exchange was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 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 The Coal Exchange?
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 The Coal Exchange compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and The Coal Exchange is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects The Coal Exchange 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Coal Exchange is one of 79 rated food businesses in Emsworth. See every hygiene rating in Emsworth →
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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