The Yew Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Havant
The Yew Tree holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Yew Tree Inn 42 Havant Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0PY
How it compares in Havant
In Havant, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so The Yew Tree sits behind roughly 846 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 782 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← The Yew Tree | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Yew Tree 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 The Yew Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayling Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Golden Sun Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
| Chartwells @ Mill Rythe Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Greggs @Hayling Island PFS Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Asda Express Hayling Island PFS / Greggs Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Gorseway Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Crowberry Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
Questions about The Yew Tree
What is The Yew Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Yew Tree has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Havant Council on 27 September 2024.
Is The Yew Tree safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Yew Tree last inspected?
The Yew Tree was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 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 The Yew Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Yew Tree compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, while The Yew Tree holds a 3. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects The Yew Tree 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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