Priory Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
Priory Inn 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 22 March 2023, more than 3 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: The Priory, Winchester Road, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1BE
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Priory Inn 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% | ← Priory Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Priory Inn 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 Priory Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Newtown Newsmart Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Tangier Farm Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Hope Church Winchester Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Hoxton Bakehouse Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Giorgio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Priory Inn
What is Priory Inn's food hygiene rating?
Priory Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 22 March 2023.
Is Priory Inn 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 Priory Inn last inspected?
Priory Inn was last inspected on 22 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 Priory Inn?
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 Priory Inn 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 Priory Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Priory Inn 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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