Richard Lewis Communications food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Winchester City
Richard Lewis Communications holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 1 April 2025, 15 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: Riversdown House, Riversdown Road, Warnford, SO32 3LH
How it compares in Winchester City
In Winchester City, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Richard Lewis Communications 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% | ← Richard Lewis Communications | |
| 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 Richard Lewis Communications 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 Richard Lewis Communications, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhen Trout Fishery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Brockwood Park School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Krishnamurti Centre School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Wildflowers Kindergarten Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2016 |
| Hinton Ampner House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Hummingbirds Nursery Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2026 |
| Meon Springs Nursery Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
Questions about Richard Lewis Communications
What is Richard Lewis Communications's food hygiene rating?
Richard Lewis Communications has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Winchester City Council on 1 April 2025.
Is Richard Lewis Communications 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Richard Lewis Communications last inspected?
Richard Lewis Communications was last inspected on 1 April 2025, 15 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 Richard Lewis Communications?
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 Richard Lewis Communications 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 Richard Lewis Communications holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Richard Lewis Communications 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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