Handy Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Portsmouth
Handy Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 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: 95 Newcome Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5DR
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Handy Stores among the 978 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 | 978 | 64% | ← Handy Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 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 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 Handy Stores 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 Handy Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anwar's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Active Me 360 CIC School/college/university | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Cafe Victory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Café Local - Fratton Railway Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Cafe Victory At Landport Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 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 |
Questions about Handy Stores
What is Handy Stores's food hygiene rating?
Handy Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 4 September 2018.
Is Handy Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Handy Stores last inspected?
Handy Stores was last inspected on 4 September 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 Handy Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Handy Stores compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Handy Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Handy Stores 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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