Lowtide Coffee Co. food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Fareham
Lowtide Coffee Co. holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 June 2021, more than 5 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.
How it compares in Fareham
In Fareham, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Lowtide Coffee Co. sits behind roughly 619 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 619 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Lowtide Coffee Co. | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lowtide Coffee Co. 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.
Questions about Lowtide Coffee Co.
What is Lowtide Coffee Co.'s food hygiene rating?
Lowtide Coffee Co. has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Fareham Council on 30 June 2021.
Is Lowtide Coffee Co. 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lowtide Coffee Co. last inspected?
Lowtide Coffee Co. was last inspected on 30 June 2021, more than 5 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 Lowtide Coffee Co.?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lowtide Coffee Co. compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, while Lowtide Coffee Co. holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects Lowtide Coffee Co. 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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