Gida Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Portsmouth
Gida Express 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 15 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: 12 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, PO1 2DD
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Gida Express 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% | ← Gida Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Gida Express 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 Gida Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| B & M Portsmouth Arundel St (875) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Boswells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bumblebee Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| Boots Portsmouth Commercial Road (1524) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Brunch And Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
| Admirals Fish Chips And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Gida Express
What is Gida Express's food hygiene rating?
Gida Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 15 April 2025.
Is Gida Express 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 Gida Express last inspected?
Gida Express was last inspected on 15 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 Gida Express?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gida Express compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Gida Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Gida Express 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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