Paulsgrove Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
Paulsgrove Social Club holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Marsden Road, Portsmouth, PO6 4JB
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Paulsgrove Social Club sits behind roughly 1,288 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 978 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ← Paulsgrove Social Club | |
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 269 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Paulsgrove Social Club none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Paulsgrove Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allaway Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Café On The Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Caterlink At St Paul's Catholic Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College School/college/university | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Cytiva Other catering premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Portsmouth Retail Park Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Bresler House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
Questions about Paulsgrove Social Club
What is Paulsgrove Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Paulsgrove Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Portsmouth Council on 24 February 2018.
Is Paulsgrove Social Club safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Paulsgrove Social Club last inspected?
Paulsgrove Social Club was last inspected on 24 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Paulsgrove Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paulsgrove Social Club compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Paulsgrove Social Club holds a 3. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Paulsgrove Social Club and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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