The Vaults
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Vaults is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 41-47, Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SF, in the Portsmouth local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Portsmouth oversees 1,857 registered food businesses, of which 71% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Portsmouth is 4.4 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 41-47, Albert Road, Southsea
- Postcode
- PO5 2SF
- Local Authority
- Portsmouth
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 64980
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Vaults?
The Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Portsmouth.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Vaults last inspected?
The Vaults was last inspected on 2025-11-25. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Vaults located?
The Vaults is located at 41-47, Albert Road, Southsea , PO5 2SF, in the Portsmouth local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO5 postcode area.