What is the average food hygiene rating in Gosport?

The average food hygiene rating in Gosport is 4.79 out of 5, across 564 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Gosport compare with the national average for food hygiene?

86.7% of rated premises in Gosport hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Gosport 76 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Gosport have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

489 food businesses in Gosport hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.7% of the 564 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Gosport have a low hygiene rating?

9 food businesses in Gosport are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Gosport food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Gosport (595 establishments on record, 564 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Gosport

In Gosport, 86.7% of 564 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.79/5. These figures cover 595 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Gosport has 489 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 564 rated premises (86.7%). 9 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 86.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +7.0 pp
National rank: 76 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Gosport

5★ Very Good

489 (86.7%)

4★ Good

49 (8.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

17 (3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

3 (0.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

6 (1.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 27 awaiting inspection and 4 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 27 awaiting inspection and 4 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Gosport: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Gosport?: The average food hygiene rating in Gosport is 4.79 out of 5, across 564 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Gosport compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 86.7% of rated premises in Gosport hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Gosport 76 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Gosport have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 489 food businesses in Gosport hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.7% of the 564 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Gosport have a low hygiene rating?: 9 food businesses in Gosport are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Gosport food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Gosport (595 establishments on record, 564 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Gosport

Kam TooTakeaway/sandwich shop · 70a Brockhurst Road, Gosport · PO12 3DF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Oriental ExpressTakeaway/sandwich shop · 45 Brockhurst Road, Gosport · PO12 3AP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Shelby'S ShakesMobile caterer · PO12
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Pizza HutTakeaway/sandwich shop · 32 Forton Road, Gosport · PO12 4TH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Southern Co-Operatives LimitedRetailers - other · Nisa Supermarket, Dartmouth Court, Gosport · PO12 4BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Alver Valley Gardeners KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Alver Valley Garden Centre, Barrington Close, Gosport · PO13 8NZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Mr WoonTakeaway/sandwich shop · 71 Forton Road, Gosport · PO12 4TD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Oriental HarbourTakeaway/sandwich shop · 4 Dartmouth Court, Gosport · PO12 4BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Lingap LimitedCaring Premises · 46 Brockhurst Road, Gosport · PO12 3DE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Sweet CrazyRetailers - other · PO13
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Elizabeth LodgeCaring Premises · Elizabeth Lodge, 29 Beech Grove, Gosport · PO12 2EJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Breakfast ClubSchool/college/university · Brune Park Community School, Military Road, Gosport · PO12 3BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Gosport

Market House TavernPub/bar/nightclub · 367 Forton Road, Gosport · PO12 3HF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 March 2026
Premier Gosport Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 119 Brockhurst Road, Gosport · PO12 3AT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 July 2025
Easy ShopRetailers - other · 116a High Street, Gosport · PO12 1DU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 July 2025
Cod AlmightyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 51 Carisbrooke Road, Gosport · PO13 0QY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 May 2026
Shake And GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · 159 Stoke Road, Gosport · PO12 1SE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
Woodpeckers Brune Park Holiday PlayschemeSchool/college/university · Brune Park Community School, Military Road, Gosport · PO12 3BU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 August 2025
Golden PeachTakeaway/sandwich shop · 68 Brewers Lane, Gosport · PO13 0LA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 May 2026
Stoke Snooker ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 15 - 17 Stoke Road, Gosport · PO12 1LT
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 595 real Food Standards Agency records for Gosport, of which 564 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.