The ratings were introduced to give customers clear information about the hygiene standards of premises selling food.
Local authorities carry out the inspections.
Businesses are given a rating from 0 to 5, with the latter being the highest a premises can be awarded.
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Here is what each one means:
5 – hygiene standards are very good.
4 – hygiene standards are good.
3 – hygiene standards are generally satisfactory.
2 – some improvement is necessary.
1 – major improvement is necessary.
0 – urgent improvement is required.
See all the takeaways in Portsmouth which have a 5 hygiene rating from 2020 to 2021 by clicking through the gallery.
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5. Chicago Grill, London Road, North End
Chicago Grill in London Road, North End, was inspected by the food standards agency on March 30, 2021 and was given a 5 rating. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

6. Delight Kebab and Pizza, Fawcett Road, Southsea
Delight Kebab and Pizza in Fawcett Road, Southsea, was inspected by the food standards agency on April 1, 2021 and was given a 5 rating. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

7. Dessert Amigo, Somers Road, Southsea
Dessert Amigo in Somers Road, Southsea, was inspected by the food standards agency on July 14, 2021 and was given a 5 rating. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

8. Domino's Pizza, various locations
Domino's Pizza in Winston Churchill Avenue, and in Rodney Road, Southsea, were inspected by the food standards agency on January 29, 2020, and October 6, 2021, respectively. They were both given a 5 rating. Photo: Picture: Hope McKellar

