Tommys food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Havant
Tommys 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 3 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: 1 Sea Front, Hayling Island, PO11 0AG
How it compares in Havant
That puts Tommys 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% | ← Tommys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tommys 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 Tommys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carousel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2019 |
| Beachlands cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Rock On Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2017 |
| Candy Floss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2017 |
| Charlies Do-Nut Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2019 |
| Sea View Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Orchard Close Caring Premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Tommys
What is Tommys's food hygiene rating?
Tommys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 3 April 2024.
Is Tommys 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 Tommys last inspected?
Tommys was last inspected on 3 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 Tommys?
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 Tommys compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Tommys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Tommys 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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Understanding this rating
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Tommys is one of 163 rated food businesses in Hayling Island. See every hygiene rating in Hayling Island →
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