The Ship And Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
The Ship And Castle 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 7 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: 1-2 The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3PU
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts The Ship And Castle among the 978 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 | 978 | 64% | ← The Ship And Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 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 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 Ship And Castle 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 Ship And Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar + Block Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2018 |
| Baked By Sweet Tooth Takeaway/sandwich shop | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Admirals Fish Chips And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2018 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about The Ship And Castle
What is The Ship And Castle's food hygiene rating?
The Ship And Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 7 February 2018.
Is The Ship And Castle 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 Ship And Castle last inspected?
The Ship And Castle was last inspected on 7 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 The Ship And Castle?
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 Ship And Castle compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and The Ship And Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects The Ship And Castle 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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