The Four-Ale Tap Room food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gosport
The Four-Ale Tap Room 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 29 June 2018, more than 8 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: 45 Stoke Road, Gosport, PO12 1LS
How it compares in Gosport
That puts The Four-Ale Tap Room among the 492 places in Gosport holding top marks, 86% 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 | 492 | 86% | ← The Four-Ale Tap Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 30 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 The Four-Ale Tap Room 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 Four-Ale Tap Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaves Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Brendoncare Clubs Other catering premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Bostin Choice Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Bentleys Burgers Mobile caterer | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bek Sourdough Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| 33 Green Bottles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Boots Uk Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
Questions about The Four-Ale Tap Room
What is The Four-Ale Tap Room's food hygiene rating?
The Four-Ale Tap Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gosport Council on 29 June 2018.
Is The Four-Ale Tap Room 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 The Four-Ale Tap Room last inspected?
The Four-Ale Tap Room was last inspected on 29 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gosport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Four-Ale Tap Room?
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 The Four-Ale Tap Room compare to other places in Gosport?
86% of the 574 rated food businesses in Gosport hold the top rating of 5, and The Four-Ale Tap Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gosport Council inspects The Four-Ale Tap Room 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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