Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Winchester City
Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 April 2019, more than 7 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: Alresford Methodist Church, Jacklyns Lane, Alresford, SO24 9JJ
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday) 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% | ← Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday) 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 Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alresford Methodist Church Other catering premises | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 April 2019 |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Tiffin Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Daves Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Loaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Sandwich Shop Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Railway Buffet Car Used March Nov On Train From Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| The Countryman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2024 |
Questions about Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday)
What is Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday)'s food hygiene rating?
Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 11 April 2019.
Is Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday) last inspected?
Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday) was last inspected on 11 April 2019, more than 7 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 Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday) 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 Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Senior Citizens Lunch Club (Thursday) 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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