Lushbites food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Portsmouth
Lushbites holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Lushbites was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 135 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HY
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Lushbites among the 978 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 | 978 | 64% | ← Lushbites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 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 269 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- 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 Lushbites 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 Lushbites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admirals Fish Chips And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bar + Block Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2018 |
| Baked By Sweet Tooth Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2018 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Lushbites
What is Lushbites's food hygiene rating?
Lushbites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Lushbites 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lushbites last inspected?
Lushbites was last inspected on 15 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 Lushbites?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Lushbites compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Lushbites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Lushbites 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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