Pit Stop food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Havant
Pit Stop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 2024, more than 2 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: Unit 5 6 Larchwood Avenue, Havant, PO9 3BE
How it compares in Havant
That puts Pit Stop 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% | ← Pit Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pit Stop 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 Pit Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Claire's Floristry & Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Bedhampton Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Cheeky Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Bedhampton Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Community Dinner Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
Questions about Pit Stop
What is Pit Stop's food hygiene rating?
Pit Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 10 April 2024.
Is Pit Stop 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pit Stop last inspected?
Pit Stop was last inspected on 10 April 2024, more than 2 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 Pit Stop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Pit Stop compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Pit Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Pit Stop 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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