Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Portsmouth
Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth 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
This is a fresh result: Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lynx House, 1 Northern Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3AY
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth among the 979 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 | 979 | 64% | ← Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 267 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 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 Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth 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 Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Dann Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| British Telecom Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2018 |
| Community Kettle CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Caterlink @ The Galley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Caterlink At Medina Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 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 |
| Casemates Rehearsal Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Caterlink At Trafalgar School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth
What is Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth's food hygiene rating?
Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth 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 Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth last inspected?
Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Gather & Gather @ HMRC Portsmouth 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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