Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Briny food hygiene rating
The Briny
Clarence Esplanade
Southsea
PO5 3PG Inspected 20 July 2026
Southsea
PO5 3PG Inspected 20 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Portsmouth
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Briny in Portsmouth currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 20 July 2026. The Briny is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3PG.
- Business name
- The Briny
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 20 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1112969
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
20 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The Briny has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 30 January 2025 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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