Pompey Local Victoria Road food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Portsmouth
Pompey Local Victoria Road holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: 56 Victoria Road North, Southsea, PO5 1PZ
How it compares in Portsmouth
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 1,534 rated places in Portsmouth score this low, about one in 767. 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 | 979 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 309 | 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% | ← Pompey Local Victoria Road |
A further 267 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Pompey Local Victoria Road the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Pompey Local Victoria Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nice Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Arepa 2Go Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cafe Victory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Café Local - Fratton Railway Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Blossom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bobbys Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Pompey Local Victoria Road
What is Pompey Local Victoria Road's food hygiene rating?
Pompey Local Victoria Road has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Portsmouth Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Pompey Local Victoria Road safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Pompey Local Victoria Road last inspected?
Pompey Local Victoria Road was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Pompey Local Victoria Road?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pompey Local Victoria Road compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Pompey Local Victoria Road holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Pompey Local Victoria Road 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 0 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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Understanding this rating
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