Florence House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Portsmouth
Florence House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 October 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: Hotel, 2 Malvern Road, Southsea, PO5 2NA
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Florence House sits behind roughly 978 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 978 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ← Florence House | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Florence House 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 Florence House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| BH Live Hospitality - Pyramids Portsmouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Braemar Care Home Caring Premises | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Agora Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Autumn Vale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Arepa 2Go Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Blossom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2018 |
Questions about Florence House
What is Florence House's food hygiene rating?
Florence House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 8 October 2018.
Is Florence House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Florence House last inspected?
Florence House was last inspected on 8 October 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 Florence House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Florence House compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Florence House holds a 4. 310 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Florence House 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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