Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Havant
Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island 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 15 May 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: Hayling Island Holiday Park Manor Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0QS
How it compares in Havant
That puts Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island 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% | ← Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island 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 Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink@The Hayling College School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Crowberry Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Gorseway Nursery School Caring Premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Saltmarsh House Caring Premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Russell's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Saint Mary's PCC Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
Questions about Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island
What is Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island's food hygiene rating?
Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 15 May 2024.
Is Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island 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 Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island last inspected?
Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island was last inspected on 15 May 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 Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island 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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Meadow Bay Villages - Hayling Island is one of 163 rated food businesses in Hayling Island. See every hygiene rating in Hayling Island →
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