What is the average food hygiene rating in Winchester City?

The average food hygiene rating in Winchester City is 4.86 out of 5, across 1,083 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Winchester City compare with the national average for food hygiene?

89.3% of rated premises in Winchester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Winchester City 44 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Winchester City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

967 food businesses in Winchester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 89.3% of the 1,083 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Winchester City have a low hygiene rating?

8 food businesses in Winchester City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Winchester City food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Winchester City (1,172 establishments on record, 1,083 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Winchester City

In Winchester City, 89.3% of 1,083 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.86/5. These figures cover 1,172 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Winchester City has 967 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,083 rated premises (89.3%). 8 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

5★ share: 89.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +9.6 pp
National rank: 44 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Winchester City

5★ Very Good

967 (89.3%)

4★ Good

88 (8.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

20 (1.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (0.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

4 (0.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 58 awaiting inspection and 31 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 58 awaiting inspection and 31 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Winchester City: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Winchester City?: The average food hygiene rating in Winchester City is 4.86 out of 5, across 1,083 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Winchester City compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 89.3% of rated premises in Winchester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Winchester City 44 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Winchester City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 967 food businesses in Winchester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 89.3% of the 1,083 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Winchester City have a low hygiene rating?: 8 food businesses in Winchester City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Winchester City food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Winchester City (1,172 establishments on record, 1,083 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Winchester City

Denmead Bowling ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashling Park Road, Denmead, Waterlooville, Hampshire · PO7 6EH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Leaven House SourdoughManufacturers/packers · SO30
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Josie's AlresfordRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Station Mill, Station Road, Alresford, Hampshire · SO24 9JQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Sutton Manor Nursing HomeCaring Premises · Stockbridge Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire · SO21 3JX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
St Bede Church Of England SchoolSchool/college/university · Gordon Road, Winchester, Hampshire · SO23 7DD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
The White HorsePub/bar/nightclub · Main Road, Otterbourne, Winchester, Hampshire · SO21 2EQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
McDonaldsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit D13, Whiteley Shopping Centre, Whiteley Way, Whiteley · PO15 7PD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
The Wood ShedRetailers - other · Wood Farm, Woodlands, Bramdean Common, Alresford · SO24 0JH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Derry's Homemade DelightsManufacturers/packers · SO24
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Chesil Lodge Day CentreCaring Premises · Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street, Winchester, Hampshire · SO23 0AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
West Downs Day NurseryCaring Premises · Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire · SO22 5HT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Ceason Food CoMobile caterer · 78 Parchment Street, Winchester, Hampshire · SO23 8AT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Winchester City

Olivers Battery Post Office And StoresRetailers - other · Post Office, 95A Olivers Battery Road South, Olivers Battery, Winchester · SO22 4JQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 December 2025
Shapla RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 60 West Street, Alresford, Hampshire · SO24 9AU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 December 2025
Travelling Clays LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wallers Ash Tunnel, Alresford Drove, South Wonston, Winchester · SO21 3HW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 June 2025
Marmaris Kebab VanMobile caterer · Street Record, Coppice Hill, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026
Carroll CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carroll Youth Centre, Somers Close, Winchester, Hampshire · SO22 4EJ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 October 2025
Gurkhas InnOther catering premises · 17 City Road, Winchester, Hampshire · SO23 8SD
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
Merington StoreRetailers - other · Meringtons Stores, Garrison Hill, Droxford, Southampton · SO32 3QL
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 December 2024
Wickham Coffee HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 11, Warwick Lane, 3 - 4 The Square, Wickham · PO17 5JN
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,172 real Food Standards Agency records for Winchester City, of which 1,083 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.