These scores were introduced to give people clear information about the hygiene standards, and paperwork, 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.
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 March food hygiene ratings for venues in Portsmouth.
Be sure to click through all the pages in the gallery to see all the businesses.
1. Subway in Ocean Park - 5
Subway, in Ocean Park, Burrfields Road, received a five rating on March 30, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: Google Maps
2. Bubble CiTea in Gunwharf Quays - 5
Bubble CiTea Ltd in Gunwharf Quays, received a five rating on March 10, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: Bubble CiTea
3. Lord John Russell - 5
Lord John Russell in Albert Road, received a five rating on March 23, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: Google Street View
4. Goodfellas Kebab and Grill House in Cosham - 5
Goodfellas Kebab And Grill House in Wayte Street, received a five rating on March 23, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: Google Maps