The Golden Bowler food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fareham
The Golden Bowler holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Golden Bowler, 122 Stubbington Lane, Fareham, PO14 2NQ
How it compares in Fareham
That puts The Golden Bowler 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% | ← The Golden Bowler | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Golden Bowler 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 Golden Bowler, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe At Zero5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Crofton Hammond Infants School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Crofton Hammond Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Asda Express Pfs Stubbington Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Crofton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Crofton Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2021 |
| Acorn Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| Baycroft School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about The Golden Bowler
What is The Golden Bowler's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Bowler has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fareham Council on 27 August 2024.
Is The Golden Bowler 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Golden Bowler last inspected?
The Golden Bowler was last inspected on 27 August 2024, 22 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 The Golden Bowler?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Golden Bowler compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Bowler is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects The Golden Bowler 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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