Alphabet Corner food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Portsmouth
Alphabet Corner holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 309 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HQ
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Alphabet Corner among the 979 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 | 979 | 64% | ← Alphabet Corner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 309 | 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 267 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 Alphabet Corner 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 Alphabet Corner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bento Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| BOSCAS Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| British Queen Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| Binsteed Childcare Services Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Alphabet Corner
What is Alphabet Corner's food hygiene rating?
Alphabet Corner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 6 August 2024.
Is Alphabet Corner 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alphabet Corner last inspected?
Alphabet Corner was last inspected on 6 August 2024, 23 months 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 Alphabet Corner?
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 Alphabet Corner compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Alphabet Corner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Alphabet Corner 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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