From takeaways and pubs, to cafes and restaurants, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects food hygiene levels to ensure the establishments are up to standard.
Inspectors rate establishments in the below areas with the FSA definitions included:
Hygienic food handling – Hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building (including having appropriate layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control) to enable good food hygiene
Management of food safety – System or checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat, evidence that staff know about food safety, and the food safety officer has confidence that standards will be maintained in future
Each area is given a rating from zero to five which then factors towards the overall rating of the eatery.
Further details on the individual food hygiene reports can be found on the Food Standards Agency website.
Here are 66 of the best ratings for restaurants in Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham and Gosport:
17. The Half Halt Cafe
The Half Halt Cafe, at Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road - Rear Of 217, Stubbington was handed a five-out-of-five rating after assessment on April 4. Photo: Google Maps
18. La Galerie
La Galerie, at 53 - 55 West Street, Fareham was also given a score of five on March 31. Photo: Kimberley Barber
19. Monkey Bizness
Monkey Bizness, a restaurant, cafe or canteen at Unit 1, Frater Gate Business Park, Aerodrome Road, Gosport was handed a five-out-of-five rating after assessment on April 1. Photo: Google Street View
20. Chunky
Chunky, a takeaway at 145 Rowner Lane, Gosport was also given a score of five on April 2. Photo: Google Maps