Food Hygiene Ratings in Gosport

587 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 87.3% rated "very good".

587
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
4
Rated 0 or 1
87.3%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good87.3%496
Good8.5%48
Satisfactory3.0%17
Improvement Needed0.5%3
Major Improvement0.7%4
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Retailers - other11018.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen10918.6%
Other catering premises7212.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop6511.1%
Caring Premises6210.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub549.2%
School/college/university518.7%
Mobile caterer254.3%

Food hygiene ratings in Gosport are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Gosport currently has 587 registered food businesses. Of these, 568 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 87.3% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 4 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Easy ShopPO12 1DU1Jul 31, 2025
Phoenix Bakery And CafePO12 1DR1Jan 27, 2026
Premier Gosport Convenience StorePO12 3AT1Jul 10, 2025
Woodpeckers Brune Park Holiday PlayschemePO12 3BU1Aug 12, 2025
Kam TooPO12 3DF2Dec 12, 2025
Stoke Snooker ClubPO12 1LT2Sep 25, 2024
Teamsport Indoor KartingPO13 0FP2Mar 27, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Gosport have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 496 food businesses in Gosport with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 87.3% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Gosport?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Gosport?+

Inspection frequency in Gosport depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies