Palmyra News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gosport
Palmyra News 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
The rating dates from 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 89 Palmyra Road, Gosport, PO12 4EE
How it compares in Gosport
In Gosport, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Palmyra News sits behind roughly 541 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 492 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ← Palmyra News | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 30 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Palmyra News 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 Palmyra News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Brockhurst Primary School School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Activeme 360 Cic @ St Johns Primary School Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Brooklands Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2019 |
| Akash Balti Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Anson Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Brookes Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Palmyra News
What is Palmyra News's food hygiene rating?
Palmyra News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Gosport Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Palmyra News 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 Palmyra News last inspected?
Palmyra News was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gosport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Palmyra News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Palmyra News compare to other places in Gosport?
86% of the 574 rated food businesses in Gosport hold the top rating of 5, while Palmyra News holds a 3. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gosport Council inspects Palmyra News 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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