Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Winchester City
Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 March 2025, 15 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: 6 - 8 Broad Street, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9AQ
How it compares in Winchester City
In Winchester City, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 966 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 966 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ← Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway 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 Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2017 |
| The Town House Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Pulpo Negro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| The Horse And Groom Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 October 2025 |
| Wessex Pharmacies Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2013 |
| Caracoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Sole Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 April 2026 |
Questions about Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway
What is Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Winchester City Council on 24 March 2025.
Is Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 24 March 2025, 15 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 Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, while Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway 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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