Masala food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gosport
Masala 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: Masala was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 23 Rowner Road, Gosport, PO13 9UE
How it compares in Gosport
That puts Masala among the 492 places in Gosport holding top marks, 86% 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 | 492 | 86% | ← Masala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 31 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 Masala 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 Masala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Basket Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2022 |
| Activeme 360 Cic @ Grange Infant & Junior School Other catering premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Braai-B-Que Boys Saffa Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Alver Valley Federation Of Schools School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Anson Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Adventurous Beginnings Childcare Merritime Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Masala
What is Masala's food hygiene rating?
Masala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gosport Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Masala 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 Masala last inspected?
Masala was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gosport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Masala?
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 Masala compare to other places in Gosport?
86% of the 573 rated food businesses in Gosport hold the top rating of 5, and Masala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gosport Council inspects Masala 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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