Newcome Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
Newcome Arms 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 21 February 2020, more than 6 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: 189 Newcome Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5DT
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Newcome Arms 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% | ← Newcome Arms | |
| 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 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 Newcome Arms 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 Newcome Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café Local - Fratton Railway Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Anwar's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Active Me 360 CIC School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Aldi Fratton Way, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Cafe Victory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 2 Nice Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Age UK Portsmouth/Cosy Corner Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Newcome Arms
What is Newcome Arms's food hygiene rating?
Newcome Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 21 February 2020.
Is Newcome Arms 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 Newcome Arms last inspected?
Newcome Arms was last inspected on 21 February 2020, more than 6 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 Newcome Arms?
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 Newcome Arms compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Newcome Arms holds a 4. 310 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Newcome Arms 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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