The Elm Tree Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fareham
The Elm Tree Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2025, 8 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: The Elm Tree Inn, Swanwick Lane, Southampton, SO31 7DX
How it compares in Fareham
That puts The Elm Tree Inn among the 619 places in Fareham holding top marks, 86% 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 | 619 | 86% | ← The Elm Tree Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 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 The Elm Tree Inn 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 Elm Tree Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairways School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Hamble Heights Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| 2468group Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Buttercups Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bonhomie Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Domino'S Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Asda Express Pfs Locks Heath Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about The Elm Tree Inn
What is The Elm Tree Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Elm Tree Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fareham Council on 24 October 2025.
Is The Elm Tree Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Elm Tree Inn last inspected?
The Elm Tree Inn was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fareham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Elm Tree Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Elm Tree Inn compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, and The Elm Tree Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects The Elm Tree Inn 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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