Grumpy Elephant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fareham
Grumpy Elephant 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
This is a fresh result: Grumpy Elephant was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 114 West Street, Fareham, PO16 0EP
How it compares in Fareham
That puts Grumpy Elephant 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% | ← Grumpy Elephant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Grumpy Elephant 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 Grumpy Elephant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe At Westbury Manor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Fareham Charcoal Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Duke Of Connaughts Own Club Fareham Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Fareham Food Centre Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Cafe Lamma'Z Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Domino'S Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Bowl Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2023 |
| Boots Uk Ltd Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Grumpy Elephant
What is Grumpy Elephant's food hygiene rating?
Grumpy Elephant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fareham Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Grumpy Elephant 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 Grumpy Elephant last inspected?
Grumpy Elephant was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fareham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Grumpy Elephant?
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 Grumpy Elephant compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, and Grumpy Elephant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects Grumpy Elephant 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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