Western Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Winchester City
Western Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Browning Drive, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AR
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Western Primary School among the 966 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 | 966 | 89% | ← Western Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 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 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 Western Primary School 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 Western Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Fulflood Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2014 |
| H M Prison Winchester Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Amigo Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2016 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cafe Bartella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Camile Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Farmhouse Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Western Primary School
What is Western Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Western Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 2 October 2024.
Is Western Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Western Primary School last inspected?
Western Primary School was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 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 Western Primary School?
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 Western Primary School compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and Western Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Western Primary School 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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