The ratings were introduced to give customers clear information about the hygiene standards of each premises.
Local authorities carry out the inspections throughout the year.
Businesses are given a rating from 0 to 5, with the latter being the highest.
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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.
Here are the latest food hygiene ratings from restaurants, takeaways, cafes and pubs, in Portsmouth.
Be sure to click through all the pages in the gallery to see all the businesses.
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Here are the most recent food hygiene ratings in Portsmouth. Photo: Here are the most recent food hygiene ratings in Portsmouth.

. The Royal Albert pub, Albert Road, Southsea - 4 rating
The Royal Albert pub received a 4 rating on October 19, 2021, according to the Food Standards Agency's website. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

. New Hong Kong Takeaway, Twyford Avenue - 2 rating
New Hong Kong takeaway received a 2 rating on October 13, 2021, according to the Food Standards Agency's website. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

1. The Royal Albert pub, Albert Road, Southsea - 4 rating
The Royal Albert pub received a 4 rating on October 19, 2021, according to the Food Standards Agency's website. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

2. New Hong Kong Takeaway, Twyford Avenue - 2 rating
New Hong Kong takeaway received a 2 rating on October 13, 2021, according to the Food Standards Agency's website. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

3. Best Kebab House, London Road, Hilsea - 1 rating
Best Kebab House received a 1 rating on October 7, 2021, according to the Food Standards Agency's website. Photo: Picture: Google Street View

4. Stamshaw Takeaway, Twyford Avenue - 3 rating
Stamshaw Takeaway received a 3 rating on October 1, 2021, according to the Food Standards Agency's website. Photo: Picture: Google Street View