Compass At King's Academy Northern Parade

Compass At King's Academy Northern Parade is a school/college/university located at Kings Academy Northern Parade, Doyle Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 9NE, in the Portsmouth local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 May 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Portsmouth oversees 1,801 registered food businesses, of which 72% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Portsmouth is 4.3 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.