Hong Kong Charlies food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
Hong Kong Charlies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 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: 75 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3PP
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Hong Kong Charlies 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% | ← Hong Kong Charlies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hong Kong Charlies 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 Hong Kong Charlies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Vale Rest Home Caring Premises | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Agora Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| André's Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Buckwells Of Southsea Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Auckland Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2018 |
| Bobbys Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Blossom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Hong Kong Charlies
What is Hong Kong Charlies's food hygiene rating?
Hong Kong Charlies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 16 January 2018.
Is Hong Kong Charlies 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hong Kong Charlies last inspected?
Hong Kong Charlies was last inspected on 16 January 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 Hong Kong Charlies?
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 Hong Kong Charlies compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Hong Kong Charlies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Hong Kong Charlies 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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