Oates & Flour food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Winchester City
Oates & Flour holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 14 Reed Close, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2FN
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Oates & Flour among the 964 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 | 964 | 89% | ← Oates & Flour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 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 Oates & Flour 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 Oates & Flour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanmore College School/college/university | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Swanmore Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Swanmore C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Swanmore Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Barnaby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2017 |
| Brickmakers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 February 2025 |
| Hampers Of Hampshire Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Chipperfield's Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Oates & Flour
What is Oates & Flour's food hygiene rating?
Oates & Flour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 10 December 2019.
Is Oates & Flour 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oates & Flour last inspected?
Oates & Flour was last inspected on 10 December 2019, more than 6 years 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 Oates & Flour?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Oates & Flour compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,079 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and Oates & Flour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Oates & Flour 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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