These scores were introduced to give people clear information about the hygiene standards, and paperwork, of each premises.
Local authorities carry out the inspections throughout the year.
Businesses are given a rating from 0 to 5, with the latter being the highest.
Here is what each one means:
5 – hygiene standards are very good.
4 – hygiene standards are good.
3 – hygiene standards are generally satisfactory.
2 – some improvement is necessary.
1 – major improvement is necessary.
0 – urgent improvement is required.
Here are the March food hygiene ratings for venues in Havant.
Be sure to click through all the pages in the gallery to see all the businesses.

13. Deep Blue in Havant - 5
Deep Blue in Bedhampton Road, Havant, received a five rating on March 16, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: Google Maps

14. 1st Quay Fish and Chips in Waterlooville - 5
1st Quay Fish & Chips in London Road, Waterlooville, received a five rating on March 14, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: Google Maps

15. Mother Kelly's Fish and Chips in Emsworth - 5
Mother Kelly’s in North Street, Emsworth, received a five rating on March 14, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: Google Maps

16. Diane's Diner in Hayling Island - 5
Diane's Diner in Sea Front, Hayling Island, received a five rating on March 11, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Pictured: The venue where Diane's Diner now is Photo: Google Maps

