St Margaret's Community Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Portsmouth
St Margaret's Community Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 April 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 54 Highland Road, Southsea, PO4 9AH
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts St Margaret's Community Kitchen 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% | ← St Margaret's Community Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 St Margaret's Community Kitchen 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 St Margaret's Community Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Parisian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Caterlink At Craneswater Junior School School/college/university | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Broadway Coffee Roasters Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Bluebell Nursing Home Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Canoe Lake Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Canoe Lake Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Alton Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Casa De Castro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about St Margaret's Community Kitchen
What is St Margaret's Community Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
St Margaret's Community Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 5 April 2018.
Is St Margaret's Community Kitchen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Margaret's Community Kitchen last inspected?
St Margaret's Community Kitchen was last inspected on 5 April 2018, more than 8 years 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 St Margaret's Community Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Margaret's Community Kitchen compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and St Margaret's Community Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects St Margaret's Community Kitchen 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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