Portsmouth Association For The Blind food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Portsmouth
Portsmouth Association For The Blind 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 2 May 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: 279 Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1LX
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Portsmouth Association For The Blind 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% | ← Portsmouth Association For The Blind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Portsmouth Association For The Blind 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 Portsmouth Association For The Blind, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Anwar's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Cafe Victory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cafe Victory At Landport Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bumblebee Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| Café Local - Fratton Railway Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Portsmouth Association For The Blind
What is Portsmouth Association For The Blind's food hygiene rating?
Portsmouth Association For The Blind has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 2 May 2018.
Is Portsmouth Association For The Blind 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 Portsmouth Association For The Blind last inspected?
Portsmouth Association For The Blind was last inspected on 2 May 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 Portsmouth Association For The Blind?
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 Portsmouth Association For The Blind compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Portsmouth Association For The Blind is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Portsmouth Association For The Blind 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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