Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havant
Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2025, 13 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: 7B West Street, Havant, PO9 1EH
How it compares in Havant
That puts Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe 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% | ← Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe 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 Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco Freaks Emporium Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| C J Meats Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Beacon Church Havant Other catering premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Ethos coffee & brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Boswells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe
What is Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe's food hygiene rating?
Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe last inspected?
Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe?
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 Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe 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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