Dee's Sweet Surprises food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Portsmouth
Dee's Sweet Surprises holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 August 2017, more than 8 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: 299 Havant Road, Portsmouth, PO6 1DD
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Dee's Sweet Surprises 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% | ← Dee's Sweet Surprises | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dee's Sweet Surprises 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 Dee's Sweet Surprises, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Rose Care Home Caring Premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| ANA Treatment Centres Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Candy Wise Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2016 |
| Beechside Short Breaks School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Community Integrated Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2023 |
| André's Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Caterlink At Springfield School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Dee's Sweet Surprises
What is Dee's Sweet Surprises's food hygiene rating?
Dee's Sweet Surprises has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 23 August 2017.
Is Dee's Sweet Surprises 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dee's Sweet Surprises last inspected?
Dee's Sweet Surprises was last inspected on 23 August 2017, more than 8 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 Dee's Sweet Surprises?
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 Dee's Sweet Surprises compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Dee's Sweet Surprises is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Dee's Sweet Surprises 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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