Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Eastleigh
Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2025, 16 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: Brendoncare Care Home Otterbourne Mews Otterbourne Hill Otterbourne Winchester SO21 2FL, SO21 2FL
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill among the 705 places in Eastleigh holding top marks, 83% 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 | 705 | 83% | ← Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill 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 Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services Limited @ Thornden School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Chartwells @ Scantabout Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Barchester Health Care - Challoner House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| abm catering @ Merdon Junior School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill
What is Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill's food hygiene rating?
Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 17 February 2025.
Is Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill last inspected?
Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill 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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