Mothers Pantry

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-07

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Mothers Pantry is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Managers Office, Caroline Square, King William Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3JG, in the Portsmouth local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Portsmouth oversees 1,857 registered food businesses, of which 71% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Portsmouth is 4.4 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.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Managers Office, Caroline Square, King William Street, Portsmouth
Postcode
PO1 3JG
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1889536

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Mothers Pantry?

Mothers Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Portsmouth.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Mothers Pantry last inspected?

Mothers Pantry was last inspected on 2026-01-07. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Mothers Pantry located?

Mothers Pantry is located at Managers Office, Caroline Square, King William Street, Portsmouth , PO1 3JG, in the Portsmouth local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO1 postcode area.