The Portsmouth Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Portsmouth Arms 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
This rating dates from 16 July 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Hatch Warren Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4RA
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Portsmouth Arms among the 778 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 778 | 75% | ← The Portsmouth Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 256 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 Very 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 Portsmouth 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 The Portsmouth Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Hatch Warren Lane Caring Premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Caterlink At Hatch Warren Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Basingstoke Baptist Church Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Big Chef Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Basingstoke Soccer Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Basingstoke Hockey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about The Portsmouth Arms
What is The Portsmouth Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Portsmouth Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 16 July 2024.
Is The Portsmouth Arms 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 Portsmouth Arms last inspected?
The Portsmouth Arms was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Portsmouth Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Portsmouth Arms compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and The Portsmouth Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Portsmouth 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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