Beaches 'N' Cream food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Portsmouth
Beaches 'N' Cream 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
The rating dates from 21 April 2016, more than 10 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: Concession 70, Southsea Esplanade, Southsea, PO4 0ST
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Beaches 'N' Cream among the 979 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 | 979 | 64% | ← Beaches 'N' Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 309 | 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 267 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 Beaches 'N' Cream 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 Beaches 'N' Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Canoe Lake Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Canoe Lake Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Alton Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Braemar Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bluebell Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| BH Live Hospitality - Pyramids Portsmouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Caterlink At Craneswater Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Beaches 'N' Cream
What is Beaches 'N' Cream's food hygiene rating?
Beaches 'N' Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 21 April 2016.
Is Beaches 'N' Cream 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 Beaches 'N' Cream last inspected?
Beaches 'N' Cream was last inspected on 21 April 2016, more than 10 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 Beaches 'N' Cream?
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 Beaches 'N' Cream compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Beaches 'N' Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Beaches 'N' Cream 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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