Portchester Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fareham
Portchester Butchers holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Portchester Butchers was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 7 New Parade, 38 West Street, Portchester, PO16 9UY
How it compares in Fareham
In Fareham, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Portchester Butchers sits behind roughly 686 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 619 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ← Portchester Butchers | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Portchester Butchers 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 Portchester Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Cup Portsmouth Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Al'S Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| City Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Breakfast Club For Pupils Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Castle Early Birds School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Chole'S Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Castle Early Bird Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Castle Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Portchester Butchers
What is Portchester Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Portchester Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Fareham Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Portchester Butchers safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Portchester Butchers last inspected?
Portchester Butchers was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fareham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Portchester Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Portchester Butchers compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, while Portchester Butchers holds a 3. 23 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects Portchester Butchers 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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