The Harbour School @ Tipner food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Portsmouth
The Harbour School @ Tipner holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Harbour School @ Tipner was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Harbour School, Tipner Lane, Portsmouth, PO2 8RA
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts The Harbour School @ Tipner 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% | ← The Harbour School @ Tipner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Harbour School @ Tipner 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 The Harbour School @ Tipner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bucharest Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Alphabet Corner Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Afro Cart Foods Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
Questions about The Harbour School @ Tipner
What is The Harbour School @ Tipner's food hygiene rating?
The Harbour School @ Tipner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Harbour School @ Tipner 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Harbour School @ Tipner last inspected?
The Harbour School @ Tipner was last inspected on 19 May 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 The Harbour School @ Tipner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Harbour School @ Tipner compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,535 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and The Harbour School @ Tipner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects The Harbour School @ Tipner 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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