Salt Shack Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Havant
Salt Shack Cafe 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 18 October 2024, 20 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: Northney Marina, Hayling Island
How it compares in Havant
That puts Salt Shack Cafe 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% | ← Salt Shack Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Salt Shack Cafe 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 Salt Shack Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte’s Cafe Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Asda Express Hayling Island PFS / Greggs Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| Daisy Chain Nursery Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ethos coffee & brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| C J Meats Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Salt Shack Cafe
What is Salt Shack Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Salt Shack Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Salt Shack Cafe 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 Salt Shack Cafe last inspected?
Salt Shack Cafe was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 Salt Shack Cafe?
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 Salt Shack Cafe compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Salt Shack Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Salt Shack Cafe 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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