Light Of Bengal food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Winchester City
Light Of Bengal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: 7 Andover Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7BS
How it compares in Winchester City
In Winchester City, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Light Of Bengal 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% | ← Light Of Bengal | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Light Of Bengal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eighty Eights Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Catkin & Pussywillow Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Cafe Destino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Cabinet Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| City Fish Bar & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Cambria House Caring Premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
Questions about Light Of Bengal
What is Light Of Bengal's food hygiene rating?
Light Of Bengal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Winchester City Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Light Of Bengal 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Light Of Bengal last inspected?
Light Of Bengal was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
How does Light Of Bengal 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 Light Of Bengal holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Light Of Bengal 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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