Darin Cash And Carry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Portsmouth
Darin Cash And Carry holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 September 2018, more than 7 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: 100 East Surrey Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1JY
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Darin Cash And Carry sits behind roughly 1,288 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 978 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ← Darin Cash And Carry | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Darin Cash And Carry 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 Darin Cash And Carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumblebee Nursery Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| B & M Portsmouth Arundel St (875) Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Boots Portsmouth Commercial Road (1524) Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Brunch And Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
| Boswells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Darin Cash And Carry
What is Darin Cash And Carry's food hygiene rating?
Darin Cash And Carry has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Portsmouth Council on 13 September 2018.
Is Darin Cash And Carry safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Darin Cash And Carry last inspected?
Darin Cash And Carry was last inspected on 13 September 2018, more than 7 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 Darin Cash And Carry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darin Cash And Carry compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Darin Cash And Carry holds a 3. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Darin Cash And Carry 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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