Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Portsmouth
Sandwich Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sandwich Bar was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 10 Marmion Road, Southsea, PO5 2BA
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Sandwich Bar 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% | ← Sandwich Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sandwich Bar 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 Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbys Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2018 |
| Blossom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Agora Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Autumn Vale Rest Home Caring Premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| André's Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Buckwells Of Southsea Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Arepa 2Go Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Sandwich Bar
What is Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Sandwich Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandwich Bar last inspected?
Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 18 May 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 Sandwich Bar?
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 Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Sandwich Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Sandwich Bar 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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