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The Courtyard food hygiene rating

The Courtyard

Cafe
Southsea Castle
Clarence Esplanade
Southsea
PO5 3PA
Inspected 7 July 2026

Food hygiene rating

Rated by Portsmouth

Current
3

Generally satisfactory

Hygiene standards were generally satisfactory when inspected.

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At a glance

Business summary

The Courtyard in Portsmouth currently has a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally satisfactory). The latest published inspection was carried out on 7 July 2026. The Courtyard is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Cafe, Southsea Castle, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3PA.

Business name
The Courtyard
Business type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Local authority
Portsmouth
Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Rating date
7 July 2026
FHRS ID
805207
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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

7 July 2026

Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.

Hygienic food handling

Generally satisfactory

Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.

Cleanliness and condition

Generally satisfactory

Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.

Management of food safety

Generally satisfactory

Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.

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Previous records

Rating history

The Courtyard currently has a food hygiene rating of 3, compared with a rating of 5 at its previous recorded inspection.

Inspection dateRatingDescriptionStatus
7 July 2026 3 Generally satisfactory Current
31 July 2024 5 Very good Previous