1,827 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 66.1% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Portsmouth 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.
Portsmouth currently has 1,827 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,553 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 66.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. There are currently 49 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| His Glory Food Store | PO4 0DF | 0 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Ken's Kebabs And Speedy Pizza | PO2 0BN | 0 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Namaste | PO5 3LT | 0 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| New Hong Kong Takeaway | PO2 8JG | 0 | Oct 09, 2025 |
| Southsea Caterers | PO5 3AA | 0 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Sun Hung Chang / Bing Bing Bubble Tea | PO1 4BJ | 0 | Jun 03, 2025 |
| Tap & Tandoor Portsmouth | PO1 3TW | 0 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Cafe100 Prazeres | PO6 3AZ | 1 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Clock Cafe | PO2 7LP | 1 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Costcutter | PO5 1QT | 1 | Dec 04, 2025 |
| Dilan Food Centre Ltd | PO1 5DD | 1 | Sep 03, 2025 |
| Dim Sum Hut | PO1 4BJ | 1 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| El Toro | PO5 3LU | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Family Shopper | PO6 4HE | 1 | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Fratton Food Store | PO1 5AB | 1 | Sep 29, 2025 |
There are currently 1,026 food businesses in Portsmouth with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 66.1% 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.
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.
Inspection frequency in Portsmouth 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.