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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21. Sang Tong, Tangier Road
Sang Tong in Tangier Road was inspected by the food standards agency on February 20, 2020 and was given a 5 rating. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

22. China House, Albert Road, Southsea
China House in Albert Road, Southsea, was inspected by the food standards agency on September 2, 2021 and was given a 5 rating. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

23. The Old Pier Hut, South Parade Pier
The Old Pier Hut in South Parade Pier, Southsea, was inspected by the food standards agency on November 4, 2020 and was given a 5 rating. Photo: Picture: Habibur Rahman

24. Toyosi Kitchen, Fawcett Road, Southsea
Toyosi Kitchen in Fawcett Road, Southsea, was inspected by the food standards agency on April 14, 2021 and was given a 5 rating. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

