The Painter's Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
The Painter's Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 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: The Painters Arms, 18 Lake Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4HA
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts The Painter's Arms among the 976 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 976 | 64% | ← The Painter's Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 268 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 The Painter's Arms 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 The Painter's Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch And Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
| Boots Portsmouth Commercial Road (1524) Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2019 |
| Bumblebee Nursery Caring Premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| B & M Portsmouth Arundel St (875) Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Boswells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about The Painter's Arms
What is The Painter's Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Painter's Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 28 March 2018.
Is The Painter's Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Painter's Arms last inspected?
The Painter's Arms was last inspected on 28 March 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 The Painter's Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Painter's Arms compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,535 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and The Painter's Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects The Painter's Arms 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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