British Queen Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
British Queen Public House 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 2 October 2019, more than 6 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: Public House, 18 Queens Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7NA
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts British Queen Public House 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% | ← British Queen Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 British Queen Public House 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 British Queen Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Cart Foods Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
| Binsteed Childcare Services Caring Premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| BOSCAS Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Age UK Portsmouth/Cosy Corner Cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
Questions about British Queen Public House
What is British Queen Public House's food hygiene rating?
British Queen Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 2 October 2019.
Is British Queen Public House 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 British Queen Public House last inspected?
British Queen Public House was last inspected on 2 October 2019, more than 6 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 British Queen Public House?
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 British Queen Public House compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,535 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and British Queen Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects British Queen Public House 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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