Paanchi food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Portsmouth
Paanchi holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 10 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 8% of rated food businesses in Portsmouth score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Portsmouth ratings →
Address: 234 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5HH
How it compares in Portsmouth
A 0 is rare: only 7 of 1,559 rated places in Portsmouth score this low, about one in 223. By contrast 63% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 979 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 315 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 135 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 77 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ← Paanchi |
A further 245 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Urgent improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Paanchi the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Paanchi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Me 360 CIC School/college/university | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Anwar's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Cafe Victory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cafe Victory At Landport Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Age UK Portsmouth/Cosy Corner Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Café Local - Fratton Railway Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about Paanchi
What is Paanchi's food hygiene rating?
Paanchi has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Portsmouth Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Paanchi safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Paanchi last inspected?
Paanchi was last inspected on 10 June 2026, 2 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 Paanchi?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "urgent improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paanchi compare to other places in Portsmouth?
63% of the 1,559 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Paanchi holds a 0. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Paanchi 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Portsmouth, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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