The Cormorant
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The Cormorant is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Cormorant, 181 Castle Street, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9QX, in the Fareham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Fareham oversees 770 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Fareham is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Cormorant?
The Cormorant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Fareham.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Cormorant last inspected?
The Cormorant was last inspected on 2025-06-30. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Cormorant located?
The Cormorant is located at The Cormorant, 181 Castle Street, Portchester, Fareham , PO16 9QX, in the Fareham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO16 postcode area.