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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17. No. 1 Canteen, Queen Street
No. 1 Canteen in Queen Street was inspected by the food standards agency on September 24, 2020 and was given a 5 rating. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

18. Paanchi Indian Street Kitchen, Fratton Road, Fratton
Paanchi Indian Street Kitchen in Fratton Road, Fratton, was inspected by the food standards agency on January 22, 2020 and was given a 5 rating. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

19. Papa John's, various locations
Papa John's in Winter Road, Southsea, and High Street, Cosham, were inspected by the food standards agency on July 19, 2021, and August 19, 2020, respectively. They were both given a 5 rating. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

20. Royal Kebab House, Portsmouth Road, Cosham
Royal Kebab House in Portsmouth Road, Cosham, was inspected by the food standards agency on September 16, 2021 and was given a 5 rating. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

