Derby Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
Derby Tavern 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 30 April 2019, more than 7 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: 47 Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8LG
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Derby Tavern sits behind roughly 978 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 978 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ← Derby Tavern | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Derby 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 Derby Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bucharest Shop Retailers - other | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Afro Cart Foods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
| British Queen Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
Questions about Derby Tavern
What is Derby Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Derby Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 30 April 2019.
Is Derby Tavern 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 Derby Tavern last inspected?
Derby Tavern was last inspected on 30 April 2019, more than 7 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 Derby Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Derby Tavern compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Derby Tavern holds a 4. 310 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Derby 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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