Astoria food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
Astoria holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 May 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: 37 - 39 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, PO1 2RY
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Astoria sits behind roughly 976 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 976 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 20% | ← Astoria | |
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Astoria 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 Astoria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| B & M Portsmouth Arundel St (875) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Boswells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bumblebee Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| Boots Portsmouth Commercial Road (1524) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Brunch And Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Astoria
What is Astoria's food hygiene rating?
Astoria has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Astoria safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Astoria last inspected?
Astoria was last inspected on 15 May 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 Astoria?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Astoria compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Astoria holds a 4. 311 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Astoria 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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