Winscombe Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Winchester City
Winscombe Care Home 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
This is a fresh result: Winscombe Care Home was inspected on 10 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Winchester City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Winchester City ratings →
Address: Southwick Road, North Boarhunt, Fareham, PO17 6JF
How this rating has changed
Winscombe Care Home was re-inspected on 10 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Winscombe Care Home among the 962 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 | 962 | 89% | ← Winscombe Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 113 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 Winscombe Care Home 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 Winscombe Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rookesbury Events Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Meadow View Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2022 |
| Shell Wickham Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Gifts Direct 2 U Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Mobile Fish Company Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Crumbs @ Chesapeake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Nature's Nook Refillery Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Old House Hotel \& Spa Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Winscombe Care Home
What is Winscombe Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Winscombe Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 10 July 2026.
Is Winscombe Care Home 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 Winscombe Care Home last inspected?
Winscombe Care Home was last inspected on 10 July 2026, a month 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 Winscombe Care Home?
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 Winscombe Care Home compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,080 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and Winscombe Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Winscombe Care Home 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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