The Arlebury Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Winchester City
The Arlebury Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Alresford Town Council, Arlebury Park, The Avenue, SO24 9EP
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts The Arlebury Cafe among the 966 places in Winchester City holding top marks, 89% 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 | 966 | 89% | ← The Arlebury Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 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 The Arlebury Cafe 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 The Arlebury Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arlebury Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Perins School And Community Sports College School/college/university | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Wayfarer Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Apostle House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 April 2024 |
| Alresford Methodist Church Other catering premises | 439 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 April 2019 |
| Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2019 |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Tiffin Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about The Arlebury Cafe
What is The Arlebury Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Arlebury Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 24 October 2025.
Is The Arlebury Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Arlebury Cafe last inspected?
The Arlebury Cafe was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Arlebury Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Arlebury Cafe compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Arlebury Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Arlebury Cafe 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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