Portchester Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Portsmouth
Portchester Kebab holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 26 January 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: 249 Southampton Road, Portsmouth, PO6 4PY
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Portchester Kebab 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% | ← Portchester Kebab | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Portchester Kebab 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 Portchester Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chole'S Kitchen Mobile caterer | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Amy Kim Stores Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2018 |
| City Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Castle Early Bird Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Castle Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Castle School Tuck Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Coffee Cup Portsmouth Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Al'S Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Portchester Kebab
What is Portchester Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Portchester Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 26 January 2026.
Is Portchester Kebab 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Portchester Kebab last inspected?
Portchester Kebab was last inspected on 26 January 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 Portchester Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Portchester Kebab compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,535 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Portchester Kebab holds a 4. 311 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Portchester Kebab 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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