St James Church PCC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hampshire
St James Church PCC 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 28 February 2026, 4 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: St James Church South Lane Clanfield Waterlooville PO8 0RA, PO8 0RA
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts St James Church PCC among the 803 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 803 | 84% | ← St James Church PCC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 St James Church PCC 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 St James Church PCC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 February 2025 |
| Cardamom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Old Town Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Clanfield Junior School Breakfast & After School Club School/college/university | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Dolce Education Catering School/college/university | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| The Rising Sun T/A Kedy Pub/bar/nightclub | 254 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| Sunny Smiles Nursery Caring Premises | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about St James Church PCC
What is St James Church PCC's food hygiene rating?
St James Church PCC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 28 February 2026.
Is St James Church PCC 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 St James Church PCC last inspected?
St James Church PCC was last inspected on 28 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St James Church PCC?
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 St James Church PCC compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and St James Church PCC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects St James Church PCC 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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