Up the Creek Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Havant
Up the Creek Cafe 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: 28 Creek Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9RD
How it compares in Havant
That puts Up the Creek Cafe 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% | ← Up the Creek Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Up the Creek Cafe 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 Up the Creek Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & K Supermarket Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Lily's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Sandypoint Convenience Store Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Lakeside Coastal Village Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Sticky Fingers Fun Foods Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2018 |
| Galleon Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Community Integrated Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
Questions about Up the Creek Cafe
What is Up the Creek Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Up the Creek Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Up the Creek Cafe 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 Up the Creek Cafe last inspected?
Up the Creek Cafe was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Up the Creek Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Up the Creek Cafe compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Up the Creek Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Up the Creek Cafe 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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