The Laurels food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Fareham
The Laurels holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 November 2022, more than 3 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: The Laurels, St Margarets Lane, Fareham, PO14 4BL
How it compares in Fareham
In Fareham, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Laurels sits behind roughly 619 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 619 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← The Laurels | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Laurels 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 The Laurels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Estee Lauder Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Bestway Wholesale Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Communicare Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Community Integrated Care Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| B&M Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Chalk And Cheese Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about The Laurels
What is The Laurels's food hygiene rating?
The Laurels has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Fareham Council on 2 November 2022.
Is The Laurels safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Laurels last inspected?
The Laurels was last inspected on 2 November 2022, more than 3 years 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 The Laurels?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Laurels compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, while The Laurels holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects The Laurels 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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