Gemini News And Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Portsmouth
Gemini News And Booze holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 29 August 2023, more than 2 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: 107 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0BN
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Gemini News And Booze sits behind roughly 978 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 978 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ← Gemini News And Booze | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gemini News And Booze 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 Gemini News And Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Bucharest Shop Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bento Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| BOSCAS Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| British Queen Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
Questions about Gemini News And Booze
What is Gemini News And Booze's food hygiene rating?
Gemini News And Booze has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 29 August 2023.
Is Gemini News And Booze 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gemini News And Booze last inspected?
Gemini News And Booze was last inspected on 29 August 2023, more than 2 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 Gemini News And Booze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gemini News And Booze compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Gemini News And Booze holds a 4. 310 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Gemini News And Booze 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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