The Phoenix food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
The Phoenix 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 8 November 2017, 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: 13 Duncan Road, Southsea, PO5 2QU
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so The Phoenix 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% | ← The Phoenix | |
| 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 The Phoenix 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 Phoenix, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arepa 2Go Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Braemar Care Home Caring Premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Alton Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Blossom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bluebell Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Agora Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bobbys Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Bay Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about The Phoenix
What is The Phoenix's food hygiene rating?
The Phoenix has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 8 November 2017.
Is The Phoenix 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 The Phoenix last inspected?
The Phoenix was last inspected on 8 November 2017, more than 8 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 The Phoenix?
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 The Phoenix compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while The Phoenix holds a 4. 310 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects The Phoenix 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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