Ruby's Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Havant
Ruby's Tea Room 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
The rating dates from 13 March 2024, more than 2 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: 6B Elm Grove, Hayling Island, PO11 9EF
How it compares in Havant
That puts Ruby's Tea Room 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% | ← Ruby's Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ruby's Tea Room 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 Ruby's Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayling Fruiterers Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
| Mikes Kitchen at Chives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Full bloom coffee's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Beast's Feast Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Nobbies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Royal Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Ruby's Tea Room
What is Ruby's Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Ruby's Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 13 March 2024.
Is Ruby's Tea Room 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 Ruby's Tea Room last inspected?
Ruby's Tea Room was last inspected on 13 March 2024, more than 2 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 Ruby's Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ruby's Tea Room compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Ruby's Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Ruby's Tea Room 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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