Sir Joseph Paxton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fareham
Sir Joseph Paxton 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 12 September 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: Sir Joseph Paxton, 272 Hunts Pond Road, Fareham, PO14 4PF
How it compares in Fareham
That puts Sir Joseph Paxton 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% | ← Sir Joseph Paxton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sir Joseph Paxton 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 Sir Joseph Paxton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Estee Lauder Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Hambrooks Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bestway Wholesale Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Fun Cakes Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Abbeyfield Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about Sir Joseph Paxton
What is Sir Joseph Paxton's food hygiene rating?
Sir Joseph Paxton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fareham Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Sir Joseph Paxton 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 Sir Joseph Paxton last inspected?
Sir Joseph Paxton was last inspected on 12 September 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 Sir Joseph Paxton?
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 Sir Joseph Paxton compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, and Sir Joseph Paxton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects Sir Joseph Paxton 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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