Vue food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Portsmouth
Vue holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the business and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 April 2025, 14 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: S38 To S44, North Building, Gunwharf Quays, PO1 3TA
How it compares in Portsmouth
A 1 is rare: only 53 of 1,534 rated places in Portsmouth score this low, about one in 29. By contrast 64% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 978 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ← Vue | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major 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 Vue the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Vue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Baked By Sweet Tooth Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2018 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2018 |
| Banana Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bar + Block Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Vue
What is Vue's food hygiene rating?
Vue has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Portsmouth Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Vue safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Vue last inspected?
Vue was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 Vue?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vue compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Vue holds a 1. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Vue 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 1 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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Understanding this rating
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Vue is one of 48 rated food businesses in Gunwharf Quays. See every hygiene rating in Gunwharf Quays →
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