Shop Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havant
Shop Local holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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: 39 Mill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7DH
How it compares in Havant
A 2 is rare: only 2 of 860 rated places in Havant score this low, about one in 430. By contrast 91% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 782 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Shop Local | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Shop Local the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shop Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Coffee Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Babyccinos Play Cafe Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Balance Wellness Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Care and Share Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| 1st Quay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Crookhorn Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about Shop Local
What is Shop Local's food hygiene rating?
Shop Local has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Havant Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Shop Local safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Shop Local last inspected?
Shop Local was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 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 Shop Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shop Local compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, while Shop Local holds a 2. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Shop Local 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Shop Local and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Havant, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Shop Local is one of 246 rated food businesses in Waterlooville. See every hygiene rating in Waterlooville →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.havant.gov.uk
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