AJ's Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Havant
AJ's Diner 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 2025, 15 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: 41-43 Market Parade, Havant, PO9 1PY
How it compares in Havant
That puts AJ's Diner 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% | ← AJ's Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 AJ's Diner 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 AJ's Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creating Chaos Pub/bar/nightclub | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Café Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Aroma Oriental Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Chinese Food Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Boswells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Beacon Church Havant Other catering premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Ethos coffee & brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
Questions about AJ's Diner
What is AJ's Diner's food hygiene rating?
AJ's Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 3 April 2025.
Is AJ's Diner 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 AJ's Diner last inspected?
AJ's Diner was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 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 AJ's Diner?
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 AJ's Diner compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and AJ's Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects AJ's Diner 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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