Waterlooville Fruit & Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havant
Waterlooville Fruit & Veg holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 August 2023, 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: 2 Queens Parade 121-123 London Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7EB
How it compares in Havant
That puts Waterlooville Fruit & Veg 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% | ← Waterlooville Fruit & Veg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waterlooville Fruit & Veg 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 Waterlooville Fruit & Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance Wellness Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Babyccinos Play Cafe Caring Premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Coffee Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Care and Share Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| All About The Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Bill's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Berewood Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Waterlooville Fruit & Veg
What is Waterlooville Fruit & Veg's food hygiene rating?
Waterlooville Fruit & Veg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 11 August 2023.
Is Waterlooville Fruit & Veg 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waterlooville Fruit & Veg last inspected?
Waterlooville Fruit & Veg was last inspected on 11 August 2023, 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 Waterlooville Fruit & Veg?
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 Waterlooville Fruit & Veg compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Waterlooville Fruit & Veg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Waterlooville Fruit & Veg 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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