Food Hygiene Ratings in Gosport

608 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.2% rated "very good".

608
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
8
Rated 0 or 1
86.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good86.2%493
Good9.1%52
Satisfactory2.6%15
Improvement Needed0.7%4
Major Improvement1.0%6
Urgent Improvement0.3%2

Business types

Retailers - other11919.6%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen10917.9%
Other catering premises8213.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop6310.4%
Caring Premises609.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub559.0%
School/college/university528.6%
Mobile caterer294.8%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 608 registered food businesses for Gosport. Of these, 572 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 8 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Queens Parade KitchenPO12 3SS0Aug 20, 2026
ThevasPO12 4EE0Aug 13, 2026
BrothersPO12 1DS1Aug 17, 2026
Easy ShopPO12 1DU1Jul 31, 2025
Market House TavernPO12 3HF1Mar 23, 2026
Premier Gosport Convenience StorePO12 3AT1Jul 10, 2025
The Curry GardenPO13 0UR1Aug 13, 2026
Woodpeckers Brune Park Holiday PlayschemePO12 3BU1Aug 12, 2025
Alby And Alfie Cafe And BakeryPO12 1DR2Sep 30, 2026
Golden PeachPO13 0LA2May 13, 2026
Stoke Snooker ClubPO12 1LT2Feb 25, 2026
Teamsport Indoor KartingPO13 0FP2Mar 27, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Gosport have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 493 food businesses in Gosport with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.2% 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