Winchester City Mill Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Winchester City
Winchester City Mill Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 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: The National Trust, City Mill, 1 Water Lane, SO23 0EJ
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Winchester City Mill Cafe 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% | ← Winchester City Mill Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Winchester City Mill Cafe 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 Winchester City Mill Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco Montessori Caring Premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| German Doner Kebab (GDK) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Alfies Pub/bar/nightclub | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Abbey Mill Winchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cathedral Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2013 |
| Field And Furnace Mobile caterer | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Chesil Lodge Caring Premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Winchester City Mill Cafe
What is Winchester City Mill Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Winchester City Mill Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Winchester City Mill Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Winchester City Mill Cafe last inspected?
Winchester City Mill Cafe was last inspected on 3 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 Winchester City Mill Cafe?
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 Winchester City Mill Cafe 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 Winchester City Mill Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Winchester City Mill Cafe 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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