Copnor Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Portsmouth
Copnor Takeaway holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This rating dates from 20 July 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Only 8% of rated food businesses in Portsmouth score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Portsmouth ratings →
Address: Shop, 147 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5BS
How it compares in Portsmouth
A 0 is rare: only 7 of 1,559 rated places in Portsmouth score this low, about one in 223. By contrast 63% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 979 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 315 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 135 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 77 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ← Copnor Takeaway |
A further 245 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Copnor Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Copnor Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOSCAS Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Active8 Minds Mayfield Wraparound Care School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| B & M Portsmouth Ocean Retail Park (665) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Beeny's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2017 |
| British Queen Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| Baffins Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Baffins Pond Association Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Copnor Takeaway
What is Copnor Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Copnor Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Portsmouth Council on 20 July 2026.
Is Copnor Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Copnor Takeaway last inspected?
Copnor Takeaway was last inspected on 20 July 2026, a month 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 Copnor Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Copnor Takeaway compare to other places in Portsmouth?
63% of the 1,559 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Copnor Takeaway holds a 0. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Copnor Takeaway 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Portsmouth, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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