C E Evans And Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
C E Evans And Son holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 16 September 2025, 9 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: C E Evans And Sons, 8 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AT
How it compares in Winchester City
In Winchester City, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so C E Evans And Son 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% | ← C E Evans And Son | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 C E Evans And Son 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 C E Evans And Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Swan Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| New Alresford Kebab Mobile caterer | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| La Piccola Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Daves Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Loaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Sandwich Shop Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Caracoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about C E Evans And Son
What is C E Evans And Son's food hygiene rating?
C E Evans And Son has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Winchester City Council on 16 September 2025.
Is C E Evans And Son 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was C E Evans And Son last inspected?
C E Evans And Son was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 C E Evans And Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does C E Evans And Son 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 C E Evans And Son holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects C E Evans And Son 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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