Wheatsheaf Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
Wheatsheaf Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 28 July 2025, 11 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: Botley Road, Shedfield, Southampton, SO32 2JG
How it compares in Winchester City
In Winchester City, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Wheatsheaf Inn 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% | ← Wheatsheaf Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 4 out of 5 (good), given by Winchester City Council on 28 July 2025.
Is Wheatsheaf Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wheatsheaf Inn last inspected?
Wheatsheaf Inn was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 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 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 "generally satisfactory". 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 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, while Wheatsheaf Inn holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
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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