The Sir John Baker - J D Wetherspoon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
The Sir John Baker - 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 5 January 2026, 6 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: 80 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0LN
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts The Sir John Baker - 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 Sir John Baker - 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 Very 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 Sir John Baker - 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 Sir John Baker - J D Wetherspoon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Bucharest Shop Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Bento Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| British Queen Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| BOSCAS Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
Questions about The Sir John Baker - J D Wetherspoon
What is The Sir John Baker - J D Wetherspoon's food hygiene rating?
The Sir John Baker - J D Wetherspoon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 5 January 2026.
Is The Sir John Baker - 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 Sir John Baker - J D Wetherspoon last inspected?
The Sir John Baker - J D Wetherspoon was last inspected on 5 January 2026, 6 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 Sir John Baker - J D Wetherspoon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sir John Baker - 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 Sir John Baker - J D Wetherspoon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects The Sir John Baker - 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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