Portsmouth Post Office Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
Portsmouth Post Office Social Club 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 15 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: 134A, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9DE
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Portsmouth Post Office Social Club 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% | ← Portsmouth Post Office Social Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Portsmouth Post Office 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 Portsmouth Post Office Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Shop Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bento Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| BOSCAS Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| British Queen Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
Questions about Portsmouth Post Office Social Club
What is Portsmouth Post Office Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Portsmouth Post Office Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 15 March 2018.
Is Portsmouth Post Office Social Club 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 Portsmouth Post Office Social Club last inspected?
Portsmouth Post Office Social Club was last inspected on 15 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 Portsmouth Post Office Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Portsmouth Post Office Social Club compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Portsmouth Post Office Social Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Portsmouth Post Office 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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