The Cod Squad food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Portsmouth
The Cod Squad holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 11 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 39 Highland Road, Southsea, PO4 9DA
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cod Squad 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% | ← The Cod Squad | |
| 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 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 The Cod Squad 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 The Cod Squad, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Parisian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Caterlink At Craneswater Junior School School/college/university | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bluebell Nursing Home Caring Premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Broadway Coffee Roasters Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Canoe Lake Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Alton Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Canoe Lake Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Casa De Castro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about The Cod Squad
What is The Cod Squad's food hygiene rating?
The Cod Squad has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 11 December 2024.
Is The Cod Squad 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cod Squad last inspected?
The Cod Squad was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 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 The Cod Squad?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cod Squad compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while The Cod Squad holds a 4. 310 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects The Cod Squad 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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