Lloyds Pharmacy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Portsmouth
Lloyds Pharmacy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cosham Park House Surgery, Cosham Park Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 3BG
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Lloyds Pharmacy among the 978 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 978 | 64% | ← Lloyds Pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lloyds Pharmacy 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 Lloyds Pharmacy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Kettle CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| British Telecom Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2018 |
| Arthur Dann Court Caring Premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cosham Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| Caterlink At Court Lane Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Caterlink At Court Lane Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Caterlink At Portsdown Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Caterlink @ The Galley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Lloyds Pharmacy
What is Lloyds Pharmacy's food hygiene rating?
Lloyds Pharmacy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 7 March 2018.
Is Lloyds Pharmacy 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lloyds Pharmacy last inspected?
Lloyds Pharmacy was last inspected on 7 March 2018, more than 8 years 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 Lloyds Pharmacy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lloyds Pharmacy compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Lloyds Pharmacy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Lloyds Pharmacy 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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