Mill Pond Cakes food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Havant
Mill Pond Cakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 55 Havant Road, Emsworth, PO10 7NY
How it compares in Havant
That puts Mill Pond Cakes among the 782 places in Havant holding top marks, 91% 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 | 782 | 91% | ← Mill Pond Cakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 188 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 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 Mill Pond Cakes 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 Mill Pond Cakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsworth Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Emsworth House Nursing Home and Residential Home Caring Premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Emsworth Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Chartwells @ Glenwood School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Daisy Chain Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Darbar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Baileys Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Cafe Moka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Mill Pond Cakes
What is Mill Pond Cakes's food hygiene rating?
Mill Pond Cakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 28 March 2023.
Is Mill Pond Cakes 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mill Pond Cakes last inspected?
Mill Pond Cakes was last inspected on 28 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havant Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mill Pond Cakes?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mill Pond Cakes compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Mill Pond Cakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Mill Pond Cakes 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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