Wheatsheaf Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
Wheatsheaf Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Wheatsheaf Inn was inspected on 27 August 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: Botley Road, Shedfield, Southampton, SO32 2JG
How this rating has changed
Wheatsheaf Inn has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 27 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 Wheatsheaf Inn 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% | ← Wheatsheaf Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wheatsheaf Inn 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 Wheatsheaf Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only Food And Sauces Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bark 'n' Brew Mobile caterer | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| McCarthys Farmshop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Meon Valley Hotel, Spa And Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Pig In A Bun Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Fair Ways Garden House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Poppy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Exquisite Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Wheatsheaf Inn
What is Wheatsheaf Inn's food hygiene rating?
Wheatsheaf Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 27 August 2026.
Is Wheatsheaf Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wheatsheaf Inn last inspected?
Wheatsheaf Inn was last inspected on 27 August 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 Wheatsheaf Inn?
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 Wheatsheaf Inn 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 Wheatsheaf Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Wheatsheaf Inn 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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Wheatsheaf Inn is one of 18 rated food businesses in Shedfield. See every hygiene rating in Shedfield →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.winchester.gov.uk
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