Polish Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southampton
Polish Social Club 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 3 November 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: 507 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2TH
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Polish Social Club sits behind roughly 1,016 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,016 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ← Polish Social Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 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 Polish Social Club 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 Polish Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| .HEYBOBA Portswood Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Big Belly Rude Boy'z Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| BEK Sourdough Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Bitterne Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Andys Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Bridge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Arlott Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2018 |
| Anesti Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
Questions about Polish Social Club
What is Polish Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Polish Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southampton Council on 3 November 2023.
Is Polish Social Club 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 Polish Social Club last inspected?
Polish Social Club was last inspected on 3 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Polish Social Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Polish Social Club compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Polish Social Club holds a 4. 278 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Polish Social Club 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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