Playzone food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Portsmouth
Playzone holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Playzone was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: A4, Oak Park Industrial Estate, Northarbour Road, PO6 3TJ
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Playzone 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% | ← Playzone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Playzone 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 Playzone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Medina Primary School School/college/university | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Chaos Support Ltd Day Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Busy Bees At Portsmouth Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Arthur Dann Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Portsmouth Retail Park Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2023 |
| Allaway Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Café On The Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Playzone
What is Playzone's food hygiene rating?
Playzone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Playzone 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Playzone last inspected?
Playzone was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month 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 Playzone?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Playzone compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Playzone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Playzone 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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