The Natal Bean food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fareham
The Natal Bean 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 27 November 2023, more than 2 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: Scout Association, Bells Lane, Fareham, PO14 2PL
How it compares in Fareham
That puts The Natal Bean 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 Natal Bean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Natal Bean 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 Natal Bean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Pfs Stubbington Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Crofton Bowling Club Other catering premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2021 |
| Acorn Pre-School Caring Premises | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| Domino'S Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Crofton Anne Dale Infants School School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Crofton Anne Dale Junior School School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Crofton Hammond Infants School School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Crofton Hammond Junior School School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The Natal Bean
What is The Natal Bean's food hygiene rating?
The Natal Bean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fareham Council on 27 November 2023.
Is The Natal Bean 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 The Natal Bean last inspected?
The Natal Bean was last inspected on 27 November 2023, more than 2 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 Natal Bean?
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 The Natal Bean compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, and The Natal Bean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects The Natal Bean 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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