Mermaids Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fareham
Mermaids Coffee Shop 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: Mermaids Coffee Shop was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 26 Universal Marina, Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green, SO31 7ZN
How this rating has changed
Mermaids Coffee Shop was re-inspected on 3 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Fareham
That puts Mermaids Coffee Shop 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% | ← Mermaids Coffee Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mermaids Coffee Shop 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 Mermaids Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andark Promotions Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Gaff Rigger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Barmotion Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Boat House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Ancasta Grove Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Bonhomie Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Chows Dynasty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Mermaids Coffee Shop
What is Mermaids Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
Mermaids Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fareham Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Mermaids Coffee Shop 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 Mermaids Coffee Shop last inspected?
Mermaids Coffee Shop was last inspected on 3 July 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 Mermaids Coffee Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mermaids Coffee Shop compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, and Mermaids Coffee Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects Mermaids Coffee Shop 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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