The First Post - J D Wetherspoon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
The First Post - J D Wetherspoon 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 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 42 High Street, Portsmouth, PO6 3AG
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts The First Post - J D Wetherspoon 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 First Post - J D Wetherspoon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 First Post - J D Wetherspoon 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 First Post - J D Wetherspoon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Kettle CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Cosham Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| British Telecom Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2018 |
| Cosham Food And Wine Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Arthur Dann Court Caring Premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cosham Baptist Church Other catering premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| Caterlink At Portsdown Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Caterlink At Court Lane Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about The First Post - J D Wetherspoon
What is The First Post - J D Wetherspoon's food hygiene rating?
The First Post - J D Wetherspoon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 28 July 2025.
Is The First Post - J D Wetherspoon 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 First Post - J D Wetherspoon last inspected?
The First Post - J D Wetherspoon was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 months 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 First Post - J D Wetherspoon?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The First Post - J D Wetherspoon compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and The First Post - J D Wetherspoon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects The First Post - J D Wetherspoon 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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