Rusdene Services Aka Budgens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
Rusdene Services Aka Budgens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Rusdene Services Aka Budgens was inspected on 5 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: Meon Hut Service Station, Alton Road, West Meon, GU32 1JX
How this rating has changed
Rusdene Services Aka Budgens was re-inspected on 5 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 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 Rusdene Services Aka Budgens 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% | ← Rusdene Services Aka Budgens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rusdene Services Aka Budgens 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 Rusdene Services Aka Budgens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loomies Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Brockwood Park School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Krishnamurti Centre School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Wildflowers Kindergarten Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2016 |
| Emita Bakes Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| The Thomas Lord Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| West Meon Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| West Meon Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2014 |
Questions about Rusdene Services Aka Budgens
What is Rusdene Services Aka Budgens's food hygiene rating?
Rusdene Services Aka Budgens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Rusdene Services Aka Budgens 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rusdene Services Aka Budgens last inspected?
Rusdene Services Aka Budgens was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month 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 Rusdene Services Aka Budgens?
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 Rusdene Services Aka Budgens 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 Rusdene Services Aka Budgens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Rusdene Services Aka Budgens 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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