Wessex Pharmacies food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
Wessex Pharmacies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 2013, more than 13 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: Corner House, 1 Broad Street, Alresford, SO24 9AR
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Wessex Pharmacies 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% | ← Wessex Pharmacies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wessex Pharmacies 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 Wessex Pharmacies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caracoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Sole Butchers Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 April 2026 |
| La Piccola Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2017 |
| The Town House Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2025 |
| Pulpo Negro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Wessex Pharmacies
What is Wessex Pharmacies's food hygiene rating?
Wessex Pharmacies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 16 May 2013.
Is Wessex Pharmacies 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wessex Pharmacies last inspected?
Wessex Pharmacies was last inspected on 16 May 2013, more than 13 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 Wessex Pharmacies?
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 Wessex Pharmacies 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 Wessex Pharmacies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Wessex Pharmacies 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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