Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Portsmouth
Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 212 - 216 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7LR
How it compares in Portsmouth
A 2 is rare: only 67 of 1,534 rated places in Portsmouth score this low, about one in 23. 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% | ← Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Afro Cart Foods Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
| British Queen Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| BOSCAS Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Binsteed Childcare Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
Questions about Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket
What is Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Portsmouth Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket last inspected?
Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket holds a 2. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Eastern Stores Chinese Supermarket 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 2 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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