Princes Mead School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Winchester City
Princes Mead School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Princes Mead School was inspected on 2 September 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: Worthy Park House, Worthy Park Lane, Kings Worthy, SO21 1AN
How this rating has changed
Princes Mead School was re-inspected on 2 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September 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 Princes Mead School 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% | ← Princes Mead School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Princes Mead School 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 Princes Mead School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cart And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Cricketers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Flat Whites At Thrive And Wild Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Princes Mead School
What is Princes Mead School's food hygiene rating?
Princes Mead School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 2 September 2026.
Is Princes Mead School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Princes Mead School last inspected?
Princes Mead School was last inspected on 2 September 2026, within the last month. 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 Princes Mead School?
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 Princes Mead School 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 Princes Mead School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Princes Mead School 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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Understanding this rating
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