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.
5. Messy Chef at the Outside In Food Court - 3
Messy Chef at the Outside In Food Court in Middle Street, received a three rating on March 1, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: -
6. Rapscallions in Osborne Road -2
Rapscallions in Osborne Road, received a two rating on March 9, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: Habibur Rahman
7. Ono Bowls in Auckland Road East - 2
Ono Bowls Ltd in Auckland Road East, received a two rating on March 8, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: -
8. Memo Wall at the Outside In Food Court - 1
Memo Wall at the Outside In Food Court in Middle Street, received a one rating on March 1, according to the Food Standards Agency website. Photo: -