Castle Early Birds food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Fareham
Castle Early Birds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 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: Portchester Community School, White Hart Lane, Portchester, PO16 9BD
How it compares in Fareham
That puts Castle Early Birds among the 619 places in Fareham holding top marks, 86% 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 | 619 | 86% | ← Castle Early Birds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Castle Early Birds 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 Castle Early Birds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club For Pupils Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Castle Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Al'S Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Big Discoveries Pre School Caring Premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Coffee Cup Portsmouth Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Castle Early Bird Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Castle Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Castle School Tuck Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Castle Early Birds
What is Castle Early Birds's food hygiene rating?
Castle Early Birds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fareham Council on 8 April 2025.
Is Castle Early Birds 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Early Birds last inspected?
Castle Early Birds was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fareham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Early Birds?
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 Castle Early Birds compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Early Birds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects Castle Early Birds 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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