Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Portsmouth
Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 21 April 2026, 2 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: Unit G Central Square Pavilion, 1000 Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, PO6 3EN
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business 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% | ← Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business | |
| 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 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 Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business 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 Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Medina Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Chaos Support Ltd Day Services Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Arthur Dann Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Portsmouth Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| British Telecom Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2018 |
| Community Kettle CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Casa Brasil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business
What is Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business's food hygiene rating?
Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business last inspected?
Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 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 Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business holds a 4. 310 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business 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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