The Sail Maker food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gosport
The Sail Maker 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
The rating dates from 14 May 2026, 2 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: The Sail Maker, Gosport Leisure Park, Forest Way, PO13 0ZX
How it compares in Gosport
That puts The Sail Maker 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% | ← The Sail Maker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 The Sail Maker 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 Sail Maker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Anson Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Akash Balti Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bakers Basket Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2022 |
| Activeme 360 Cic @ Grange Infant & Junior School Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| C M Sports School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about The Sail Maker
What is The Sail Maker's food hygiene rating?
The Sail Maker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gosport Council on 14 May 2026.
Is The Sail Maker 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 The Sail Maker last inspected?
The Sail Maker was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 2 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 The Sail Maker?
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 The Sail Maker compare to other places in Gosport?
86% of the 574 rated food businesses in Gosport hold the top rating of 5, and The Sail Maker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gosport Council inspects The Sail Maker 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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