Bargain Booze Select Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Portsmouth
Bargain Booze Select Convenience holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 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.
83% of rated food businesses in Portsmouth score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Portsmouth ratings →
Address: Shop, 234 - 236 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9JQ
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Bargain Booze Select Convenience among the 979 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 63% 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 | 63% | ← Bargain Booze Select Convenience | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 315 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 135 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 77 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 245 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 Bargain Booze Select Convenience 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 Bargain Booze Select Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active8 Minds Mayfield Wraparound Care School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Bucharest Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bento Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| BOSCAS Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about Bargain Booze Select Convenience
What is Bargain Booze Select Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Booze Select Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 20 April 2016.
Is Bargain Booze Select Convenience 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bargain Booze Select Convenience last inspected?
Bargain Booze Select Convenience was last inspected on 20 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 Bargain Booze Select Convenience?
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 Bargain Booze Select Convenience compare to other places in Portsmouth?
63% of the 1,559 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Bargain Booze Select Convenience is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Bargain Booze Select Convenience 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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