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Food Hygiene Rating for Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop

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Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop is located in the village of Locks Heath.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Fri 16 Jan 2026PO14 4PGfhrs
Food hygiene rating 5 for Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop
Very Good

Location

Address

Unit 4, 212 Hunts Pond Road, Fareham

FAREHAM PO14

Local authority

fareham

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Good (5)

Reasonable record of compliance. Satisfactory documented Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection
16 January 2026
FHRS ID
1867478
Business type
Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name
Idlewild Cafe And Bookshop
Address
Unit 4, 212 Hunts Pond Road, Fareham
Responsible local authority
fareham
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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