The Old Vine food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
The Old Vine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 January 2025, 17 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: 8 Great Minster Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HA
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts The Old Vine 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% | ← The Old Vine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Old Vine 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 The Old Vine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Lab Academy Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cafe Monde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Bento Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| General Store Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Cupp Bubble Tea Winchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Bar Lento Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
Questions about The Old Vine
What is The Old Vine's food hygiene rating?
The Old Vine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 27 January 2025.
Is The Old Vine 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Vine last inspected?
The Old Vine was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 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 The Old Vine?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Vine 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 The Old Vine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Old Vine 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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