Darcys food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fareham
Darcys 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 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 44a West Street, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9UN
How it compares in Fareham
That puts Darcys 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% | ← Darcys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Darcys 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 Darcys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al'S Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Coffee Cup Portsmouth Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| City Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Breakfast Club For Pupils Other catering premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Castle Early Birds School/college/university | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Big Discoveries Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Castle Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Castle Early Bird Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
Questions about Darcys
What is Darcys's food hygiene rating?
Darcys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fareham Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Darcys 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 Darcys last inspected?
Darcys was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 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 Darcys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Darcys compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, and Darcys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects Darcys 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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