Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Portsmouth
Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 8% of rated food businesses in Portsmouth score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Portsmouth ratings →
Address: 8 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SH
How this rating has changed
Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 0.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 0 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Portsmouth
A 0 is rare: only 7 of 1,559 rated places in Portsmouth score this low, about one in 223. By contrast 63% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 979 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 315 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 135 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 77 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ← Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant |
A further 245 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Urgent improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arepa 2Go Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Blossom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bobbys Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Braemar Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2018 |
| Agora Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Autumn Vale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Alton Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant
What is Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Portsmouth Council on 28 July 2026.
Is Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant last inspected?
Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month 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 Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "urgent improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant compare to other places in Portsmouth?
63% of the 1,559 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant holds a 0. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Galbi Korean BBQ Restaurant 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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A rating of 0 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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