Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fareham
Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop 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 16 January 2026, 5 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: Unit 4, 212 Hunts Pond Road, Fareham, PO14 4PG
How it compares in Fareham
That puts Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop 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% | ← Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop 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 Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Hambrooks Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Estee Lauder Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Bestway Wholesale Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Fun Cakes Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Abbeyfield Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop
What is Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop's food hygiene rating?
Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fareham Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop 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 Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop last inspected?
Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, and Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop 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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