Golden Boat food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Portsmouth
Golden Boat holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This rating dates from 4 June 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 6 Northern Buildings, Northern Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3DL
How it compares in Portsmouth
A 2 is rare: only 67 of 1,534 rated places in Portsmouth score this low, about one in 23. 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 | 978 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ← Golden Boat | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Golden Boat the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. 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 Golden Boat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosham Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Community Kettle CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Arthur Dann Court Caring Premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Caterlink At Portsdown Primary School School/college/university | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| British Telecom Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2018 |
| Cosham Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| Cosham Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Chaos Support Ltd Day Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
Questions about Golden Boat
What is Golden Boat's food hygiene rating?
Golden Boat has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Portsmouth Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Golden Boat safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Golden Boat last inspected?
Golden Boat was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 Golden Boat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Boat compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Boat holds a 2. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Golden Boat 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 2 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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