Food hygiene ratings in Portsmouth
Portsmouth inspects and rates 1,801 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,534 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 267 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Portsmouth
Standards here are mixed: 64% of rated businesses in Portsmouth hold the top score of 5, and 84% hold a 4 or better. 122 businesses, 8% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 64% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 20% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
Towns in Portsmouth
Food hygiene ratings for each town Portsmouth inspects.
- Southsea 541 places
- Gunwharf Quays 48 places
Recently inspected in Portsmouth
The most recent inspections published by Portsmouth, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone's Throw Trailer | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2026 |
| Peninsula Chinese Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Singapore Island | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| The Merchant House | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Shell Victory | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Fratton Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Island City Cafe | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Premier Inn Portsmouth (Port Solent) Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Bubblehead Barista | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Cafe Victory At Landport Community Centre | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Top Tots Day Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Portsmouth
The lowest-rated food businesses in Portsmouth are listed below. 2 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 53 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Somers Road | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Pompey Local Victoria Road | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 10 February 2026 |
| Hot Rock Steakhouse | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 June 2026 |
| Rancho Express / Spice Club | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 June 2026 |
| Premier Tangier Road | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Premier St James | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 May 2026 |
| Curry Hut | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Loco Om Sai | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Marine Fish Bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Ocean City Chinese Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 April 2026 |
| Rainbow Convenience Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| Bubble And Pho | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 April 2026 |
| Namaste | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 April 2026 |
| Southsea Caterers | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 March 2026 |
| Boba Bloom | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 March 2026 |
| Asian Fried Chicken | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 March 2026 |
| Scoops Gelato | Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 March 2026 |
| Jessie's Latin Lounge | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Ship And Castle | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| Star Of Asia | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Portsmouth
How many food businesses does Portsmouth rate?
Portsmouth publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,801 businesses, of which 1,534 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Portsmouth?
64% of rated businesses in Portsmouth hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Portsmouth have a bad hygiene rating?
122 food businesses in Portsmouth hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 53 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Portsmouth?
Environmental health officers employed by Portsmouth carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Portsmouth
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 2 Nice Cafe 5 - Very good
- 3S Convenience Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- 3S Convenience Store 4 - Good
- 7 Bar & Restaurant Awaiting inspection
- 7bone Portsmouth 4 - Good
- A Fistful Of Dice Ltd Exempt
- A Little Piece Of Devon Exempt
- A Tablespoon Of This 5 - Very good
- Abigail's Pantry 5 - Very good
- Accent Catering @ The Priory School Awaiting inspection
- Active Me 360 CIC 5 - Very good
- Active Me 360 CIC Awaiting inspection
- Active8 Minds 5 - Very good
- Active8 Minds 5 - Very good
- Active8 Minds Mayfield After School Club Awaiting inspection
- Aderos Food 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Admiral Awaiting inspection
- Admiral Care Day Centre 4 - Good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- Admiral Jellicoe House 4 - Good
- Admirals Fish Chips And Kebab 5 - Very good
- Afro Cart Foods 5 - Very good
- Age UK (Portsmouth) 4 - Good
- Age UK Portsmouth/Cosy Corner Cafe 5 - Very good
- Agora Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Aida Musakaeva 5 - Very good
- AJ's Convenience Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alandco At Outside-In Food Court 4 - Good
- Albert Butcher 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Albert Food Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alcohol Delivery Portsmouth Awaiting inspection
- Aldi Fratton Way, Portsmouth 5 - Very good
- Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth 5 - Very good
- Aldi Southampton Road, Portsmouth 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Bowls And Social Club 4 - Good
- Alexandra Rose Care Home 5 - Very good
- Algarves Grill Awaiting inspection
- Ali's 4 - Good
- Aliane Serra's Brazillian Bakery 4 - Good
- Alibaba Kebab House / Square Pan Pizza 4U 4 - Good
- All Bar One 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church 5 - Very good
- All Things Nice Awaiting inspection
- Allaway Grill 5 - Very good
- Allied Pharmacy Exempt
- Allied Pharmacy Paulsgrove Exempt
- Alpha Amazing Chinese Takeaway 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alphabet Corner 5 - Very good
- Alton Manor Care Home 5 - Very good
- Amazing Grace's Bakes 5 - Very good
- Amigo Fresh 5 - Very good
- Amigos 4 - Good
- Amuri 5 - Very good
- Amy Kim Stores 5 - Very good
- ANA Treatment Centres 5 - Very good
- Anatolia Turkish Kitchen 4 - Good
- Anchor & Sea 4 - Good
- Anchorage Fish And Chips 4 - Good
- Anchorage Lodge Exempt
- Andrew Simpson Centre- Portsmouth Awaiting inspection
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-04. Browse all UK councils →