Widley Wine Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Portsmouth
Widley Wine Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 October 2018, more than 7 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: 49 Widley Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8PW
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Widley Wine Store sits behind roughly 978 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 978 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ← Widley Wine Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Widley Wine Store 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 Widley Wine Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bucharest Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Alphabet Corner Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Afro Cart Foods Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
Questions about Widley Wine Store
What is Widley Wine Store's food hygiene rating?
Widley Wine Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 22 October 2018.
Is Widley Wine Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Widley Wine Store last inspected?
Widley Wine Store was last inspected on 22 October 2018, more than 7 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 Widley Wine Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Widley Wine Store compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Widley Wine Store holds a 4. 310 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Widley Wine Store 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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