Plaice on the Hill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Havant
Plaice on the Hill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 6 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: 4 Purbrook Chase Precinct, Waterlooville, PO7 5QH
How it compares in Havant
That puts Plaice on the Hill 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% | ← Plaice on the Hill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Plaice on the Hill 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 Plaice on the Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| 1st Quay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Bill's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Community Integrated Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2023 |
| Claire's Floristry & Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Alexandra Rose Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Plaice on the Hill
What is Plaice on the Hill's food hygiene rating?
Plaice on the Hill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 13 January 2026.
Is Plaice on the Hill 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Plaice on the Hill last inspected?
Plaice on the Hill was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 months 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 Plaice on the Hill?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plaice on the Hill compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Plaice on the Hill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Plaice on the Hill 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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