Nicholson Gardens food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Portsmouth
Nicholson Gardens 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
This is a fresh result: Nicholson Gardens was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Boarhunt Close, Portsmouth
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Nicholson Gardens among the 978 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 978 | 64% | ← Nicholson Gardens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 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% |
A further 269 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Nicholson Gardens 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 Nicholson Gardens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumblebee Nursery Caring Premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| Brunch And Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| B & M Portsmouth Arundel St (875) Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Boots Portsmouth Commercial Road (1524) Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Nicholson Gardens
What is Nicholson Gardens's food hygiene rating?
Nicholson Gardens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Nicholson Gardens 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 Nicholson Gardens last inspected?
Nicholson Gardens was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nicholson Gardens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nicholson Gardens compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Nicholson Gardens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Nicholson Gardens 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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