Keppel's Head Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
Keppel's Head Hotel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 April 2026, 2 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: 24 - 26 The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3DT
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Keppel's Head Hotel sits behind roughly 1,288 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 978 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ← Keppel's Head Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Keppel's Head 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 Keppel's Head Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2018 |
| Baked By Sweet Tooth Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bar + Block Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2018 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Admirals Fish Chips And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Keppel's Head Hotel
What is Keppel's Head Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Keppel's Head Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Portsmouth Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Keppel's Head Hotel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Keppel's Head Hotel last inspected?
Keppel's Head Hotel was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 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 Keppel's Head Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Keppel's Head Hotel compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Keppel's Head Hotel holds a 3. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Keppel's Head 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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