Alexandra Bowls And Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
Alexandra Bowls And Social Club 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 1 December 2022, more than 3 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.
83% of rated food businesses in Portsmouth score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Portsmouth ratings →
Address: Alexandra Bowling And Social Club, Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9PB
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Alexandra Bowls And Social Club sits behind roughly 979 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 979 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 315 | 20% | ← Alexandra Bowls And Social Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 135 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 77 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 245 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 Alexandra Bowls And Social Club 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 Alexandra Bowls And Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2016 |
| Bucharest Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Active8 Minds Mayfield Wraparound Care School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Bento Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Admiral Drake Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about Alexandra Bowls And Social Club
What is Alexandra Bowls And Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Alexandra Bowls And Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 1 December 2022.
Is Alexandra Bowls And Social Club 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 Alexandra Bowls And Social Club last inspected?
Alexandra Bowls And Social Club was last inspected on 1 December 2022, more than 3 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 Alexandra Bowls And Social Club?
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 Alexandra Bowls And Social Club compare to other places in Portsmouth?
63% of the 1,559 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Alexandra Bowls And Social Club holds a 4. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Alexandra Bowls And Social Club 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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