The Bridge Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
The Bridge Tavern 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
This is a fresh result: The Bridge Tavern was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bridge Tavern, 54 East Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2JJ
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bridge Tavern 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% | ← The Bridge Tavern | |
| 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 The Bridge Tavern 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 Bridge Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baffled Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Banana Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2018 |
| Breakfast / After School Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Baked By Sweet Tooth Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about The Bridge Tavern
What is The Bridge Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Bridge Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Portsmouth Council on 1 June 2026.
Is The Bridge Tavern 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 The Bridge Tavern last inspected?
The Bridge Tavern was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 Bridge Tavern?
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 The Bridge Tavern compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while The Bridge Tavern holds a 3. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects The Bridge Tavern 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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