The Havelock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hastings
The Havelock 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 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: General Havelock Public House 27 Havelock Road, Hastings, TN34 1BP
How it compares in Hastings
That puts The Havelock among the 749 places in Hastings 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 | 749 | 91% | ← The Havelock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 Very 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 Havelock 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 Havelock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Babilicious 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Barnaby's Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Caffe Galleria Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| 3 Souls in a bowl @ French's Bar Other catering premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Castle View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
Questions about The Havelock
What is The Havelock's food hygiene rating?
The Havelock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 29 October 2024.
Is The Havelock 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 Havelock last inspected?
The Havelock was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Havelock?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Havelock compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and The Havelock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects The Havelock 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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