Sovereigns food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
Sovereigns 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 28 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 8AB
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Sovereigns 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% | ← Sovereigns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sovereigns 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 Sovereigns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bento Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Afro Cart Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| British Queen Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| Bucharest Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Sovereigns
What is Sovereigns's food hygiene rating?
Sovereigns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 28 October 2024.
Is Sovereigns 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 Sovereigns last inspected?
Sovereigns was last inspected on 28 October 2024, 20 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 Sovereigns?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sovereigns compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,535 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Sovereigns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Sovereigns 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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