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.
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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 February food hygiene ratings for restaurants, takeaways, cafes and pubs in Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham and Havant.
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1. Empire Kitchen - 5
Empire Kitchen, in Randell View, Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, received a five rating on February 2, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: Empire Kitchen Fareham
2. Blue Cobra, Pier Street, Lee-on-the-Solent - 5
Blue Cobra, in Pier Street, Lee-on-the-Solent, received a five rating on February 23, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: Google Street View
3. New Golden Boat - 5
New Golden Boat, in West Street, Fareham, received a five rating on February 7, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: Google Street View
4. Marjorie’s Tearooms & Bistro of Portchester - 5
Marjorie’s Tearooms & Bistro of Portchester, in West Street, Portchester, received a five rating on February 15, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: Google Street View