Emma's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Havant
Emma's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 18 April 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: 31 London Road, Widley, Waterlooville, PO7 5AS
How it compares in Havant
In Havant, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Emma's sits behind roughly 782 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 782 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ← Emma's | |
| 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 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 Emma's 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 Emma's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Halls And Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
| 1st Quay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| André's Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Beechside Short Breaks School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Crookhorn Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Cosham Baptist Church Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| Alexandra Rose Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Emma's
What is Emma's's food hygiene rating?
Emma's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havant Council on 18 April 2023.
Is Emma's 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Emma's last inspected?
Emma's was last inspected on 18 April 2023, more than 3 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 Emma's?
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 Emma's compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, while Emma's holds a 4. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Emma's 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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