Southsea Rock Café food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Portsmouth
Southsea Rock Café holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 July 2023, more than 2 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: W Edwards, Arcade Clarence Pier, Clarence Esplanade, PO5 3AA
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Southsea Rock Café 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% | ← Southsea Rock Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Southsea Rock Café 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 Southsea Rock Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast / After School Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Arty Potz Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Auckland Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| André's Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Buckwells Of Southsea Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Baffled Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Autumn Vale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2018 |
Questions about Southsea Rock Café
What is Southsea Rock Café's food hygiene rating?
Southsea Rock Café has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 26 July 2023.
Is Southsea Rock Café 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southsea Rock Café last inspected?
Southsea Rock Café was last inspected on 26 July 2023, more than 2 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 Southsea Rock Café?
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 Southsea Rock Café compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Southsea Rock Café is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Southsea Rock Café 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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