The Old Pier Hut

South Parade

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Old Pier Hut scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 18 May 2026 by Portsmouth.

What does this rating mean?

The Old Pier Hut in South Parade 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?

Unit 10,
South Parade Pier,
South Parade,
Southsea,
PO4 0SP

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

Who inspects The Old Pier Hut?

Food hygiene at The Old Pier Hut 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 Pier Hut

What is The Old Pier Hut’s food hygiene rating?

The Old Pier Hut has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 18 May 2026.

When was The Old Pier Hut last inspected?

The Old Pier Hut was last inspected by Portsmouth on 18 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.