South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Portsmouth
South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: Hilsea Lido, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9RP
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe) sits behind roughly 976 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 976 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 20% | ← South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 268 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe) 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 South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Trafalgar School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Chilli Mash Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2019 |
| Casemates Rehearsal Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Caterlink @ The Galley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| British Telecom Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2018 |
| Arthur Dann Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Alphabet Corner Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Caterlink At Medina Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe)
What is South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe)'s food hygiene rating?
South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 6 February 2025.
Is South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe) 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe) last inspected?
South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe) was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe) compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,535 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe) holds a 4. 311 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe) 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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