Fat Olives food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Havant
Fat Olives 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 4 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: 30 South Street, Emsworth, PO10 7EH
How it compares in Havant
That puts Fat Olives 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% | ← Fat Olives | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Fat Olives 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 Fat Olives, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 On The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Flintstones Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Cross Kitchen Emsworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Driftwood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2020 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Clift's Catering @ Emsworth Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Baileys Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Emsworth Service Station Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
Questions about Fat Olives
What is Fat Olives's food hygiene rating?
Fat Olives has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 4 April 2024.
Is Fat Olives 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 Fat Olives last inspected?
Fat Olives was last inspected on 4 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 Fat Olives?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fat Olives compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Fat Olives is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Fat Olives 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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