The ratings were introduced to give customers clear information about the hygiene standards of premises selling food.
Inspections are carried out by local authorities.
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Businesses are given a rating from 0 to 5, with the latter being the highest that a premises can be awarded.
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 the ratings of 9 businesses visited by inspectors since May in Portsmouth in our gallery below.
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1. Sushi2me
Sushi2me in Cosham High Street was inspected by the Food Standards Agency on May 6, 2021 and was given a 4 rating. Photo: Habibur Rahman
2. Natty’s
Natty’s in Victory Business Centre, Somers Road North was inspected by the Food Standards Agency on May 17, 2021 and was given a 5 rating. Photo: Hope Mckellar
3. Bella Italia
The Bella Italia in Gunwharf Quays was inspected by the Food Standards Agency on May 21, 2021 and was given a 5 rating. Photo: Google Maps
4. The Churchillian
The Churchillian pub in Portsdown Hill Road was inspected by the Food Standards Agency on May 25, 2021 and was given a 5 rating. Photo: Mike Cooter