Rustic Roots Eatery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Portsmouth
Rustic Roots Eatery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2025, 6 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: 143 Havant Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2AA
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Rustic Roots Eatery among the 976 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 | 976 | 64% | ← Rustic Roots Eatery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Rustic Roots Eatery 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 Rustic Roots Eatery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| André's Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Caterlink At Springfield School School/college/university | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Beechside Short Breaks School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Caterlink At Court Lane Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Caterlink At Court Lane Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Christchurch Halls And Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
| ANA Treatment Centres Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Alexandra Rose Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Rustic Roots Eatery
What is Rustic Roots Eatery's food hygiene rating?
Rustic Roots Eatery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Rustic Roots Eatery 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rustic Roots Eatery last inspected?
Rustic Roots Eatery was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 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 Rustic Roots Eatery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Rustic Roots Eatery compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Rustic Roots Eatery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Rustic Roots Eatery 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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