Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
ESS food hygiene rating
ESS
Police Investigation Centre
Merlin Park
Airport Service Road
Portsmouth
PO3 5GE Inspected 28 July 2026
Merlin Park
Airport Service Road
Portsmouth
PO3 5GE Inspected 28 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
ESS in Portsmouth currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 28 July 2026. ESS is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Police Investigation Centre, Merlin Park, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5GE.
- Business name
- ESS
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 28 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1956757
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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
28 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
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for ESS.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| Not published | AwaitingInspection | AwaitingInspection | Previous |
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