Portsmouth has 1,724 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.3 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
83% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 63% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, mobile caterer establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 20 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 27% of food businesses in Portsmouth.
195 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
105 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 801–850 of 1,724 establishments
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterlooville | 198 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Portsmouth, Unparished Area | 16 | 4.5/5 | 71% |
There are currently 1,724 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Portsmouth, out of 641,481 rated establishments across the UK.
In Portsmouth, the average hygiene rating is 4.3/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 63% of rated businesses in Portsmouth hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Portsmouth are carried out by Portsmouth. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Portsmouth was last updated on 14 July 2026.