Leopold Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
Leopold Tavern 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 29 August 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: 154 Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JT
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Leopold Tavern 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% | ← Leopold Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Leopold Tavern 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 Leopold Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Craneswater Junior School School/college/university | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bluebell Nursing Home Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Cafe Parisian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Casa De Castro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Alton Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Braemar Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Canoe Lake Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Caterlink At Bramble Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Leopold Tavern
What is Leopold Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Leopold Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 29 August 2017.
Is Leopold Tavern 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 Leopold Tavern last inspected?
Leopold Tavern was last inspected on 29 August 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 Leopold Tavern?
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 Leopold Tavern compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Leopold Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Leopold Tavern 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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