The Old Customs House

Portsmouth

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Old Customs House scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 12 May 2026 by Portsmouth.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Old Customs House, from May 2018 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Old Customs House.

Food hygiene rating history for The Old Customs House
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
10 May 2018	5 / 5	Very good
12 May 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Old Customs House in Portsmouth has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Vernon Building,
Gunwharf Quays,
Portsmouth,
PO1 3TY

The Old Customs House Hygiene Rating - 4/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Old Customs House. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Old Customs House?

Food hygiene at The Old Customs House is inspected by Portsmouth, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Old Customs House

What is The Old Customs House’s food hygiene rating?

The Old Customs House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 May 2026.

When was The Old Customs House last inspected?

The Old Customs House was last inspected by Portsmouth on 12 May 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.