FCC Paragon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Portsmouth
FCC Paragon 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
The rating dates from 13 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: 4 Quay Point, Northarbour Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3TD
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts FCC Paragon 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% | ← FCC Paragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 FCC Paragon 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 FCC Paragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Portsmouth Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Caterlink At Medina Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Portsmouth Retail Park Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2023 |
| Chaos Support Ltd Day Services Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Allaway Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Café On The Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Caterlink At St Paul's Catholic Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about FCC Paragon
What is FCC Paragon's food hygiene rating?
FCC Paragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 13 April 2018.
Is FCC Paragon 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 FCC Paragon last inspected?
FCC Paragon was last inspected on 13 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 FCC Paragon?
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 FCC Paragon compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and FCC Paragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects FCC Paragon 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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