The Village Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fareham
The Village Inn 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 September 2024, 21 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 Village Inn, 67 Botley Road, Park Gate, SO31 1AZ
How it compares in Fareham
That puts The Village Inn 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 Village Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Village Inn 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 Village Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamble Heights Caring Premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| 2468group Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Domino'S Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| 365 Nutrition Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| A & T Cooper Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Fabulous Bakers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Asda Express Pfs Locks Heath Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about The Village Inn
What is The Village Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Village Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fareham Council on 27 September 2024.
Is The Village Inn 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 Village Inn last inspected?
The Village Inn was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 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 Village Inn?
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 Village Inn compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects The Village Inn 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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Understanding this rating
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