The Portsbridge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
The Portsbridge 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 17 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Portsbridge Hotel, Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2SJ
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts The Portsbridge among the 978 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 978 | 64% | ← The Portsbridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Portsbridge 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 Portsbridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Telecom Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2018 |
| Arthur Dann Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Caterlink @ The Galley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Caterlink At Court Lane Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Caterlink At Court Lane Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Casemates Rehearsal Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Caterlink At Medina Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Chilli Mash Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2019 |
Questions about The Portsbridge
What is The Portsbridge's food hygiene rating?
The Portsbridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 17 June 2025.
Is The Portsbridge 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 Portsbridge last inspected?
The Portsbridge was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 months 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 Portsbridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Portsbridge compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and The Portsbridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects The Portsbridge 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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