Ship Leopard Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Portsmouth
Ship Leopard Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2019, more than 7 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: 15 - 16 The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3DT
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Ship Leopard Hotel 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% | ← Ship Leopard Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ship Leopard Hotel 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 Ship Leopard Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2018 |
| Bar + Block Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Baked By Sweet Tooth Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2018 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Admirals Fish Chips And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Ship Leopard Hotel
What is Ship Leopard Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Ship Leopard Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 30 April 2019.
Is Ship Leopard Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ship Leopard Hotel last inspected?
Ship Leopard Hotel was last inspected on 30 April 2019, more than 7 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 Ship Leopard Hotel?
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 Ship Leopard Hotel compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Ship Leopard Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Ship Leopard Hotel 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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