Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Merchant House food hygiene rating
The Merchant House
9 - 11 Highland Road
Southsea
PO4 9DA Inspected 29 June 2026
Southsea
PO4 9DA Inspected 29 June 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Portsmouth
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Merchant House in Portsmouth currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 29 June 2026. The Merchant House is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at 9 - 11 Highland Road, Southsea, PO4 9DA.
- Business name
- The Merchant House
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 29 June 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1266606
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
29 June 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Merchant House.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 June 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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