J A Thompson Mermorial Trust food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Portsmouth
J A Thompson Mermorial Trust holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Offices, 28 Festing Road, Southsea, PO4 0NQ
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts J A Thompson Mermorial Trust among the 976 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 | 976 | 64% | ← J A Thompson Mermorial Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 268 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 J A Thompson Mermorial Trust 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 J A Thompson Mermorial Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canoe Lake Nursery Caring Premises | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Canoe Lake Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Caterlink At Craneswater Junior School School/college/university | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bluebell Nursing Home Caring Premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Cafe Parisian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Alton Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Beaches 'N' Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2016 |
| Braemar Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about J A Thompson Mermorial Trust
What is J A Thompson Mermorial Trust's food hygiene rating?
J A Thompson Mermorial Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 30 January 2026.
Is J A Thompson Mermorial Trust 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was J A Thompson Mermorial Trust last inspected?
J A Thompson Mermorial Trust was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 months 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 J A Thompson Mermorial Trust?
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 J A Thompson Mermorial Trust compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,535 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and J A Thompson Mermorial Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects J A Thompson Mermorial Trust 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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