Waltham Chase Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
Waltham Chase Village Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 June 2021, more than 5 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: Winchester Road, Waltham Chase, Southampton, SO32 2LG
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Waltham Chase Village Stores 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% | ← Waltham Chase Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Waltham Chase Village Stores 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 Waltham Chase Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primal Gift Nutrition Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Chipperfield's Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Ria's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| The Black Dog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Waltham Chase Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2020 |
| Swanmore College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Oates & Flour Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Waltham Chase Village Stores
What is Waltham Chase Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Waltham Chase Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 2 June 2021.
Is Waltham Chase Village Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waltham Chase Village Stores last inspected?
Waltham Chase Village Stores was last inspected on 2 June 2021, more than 5 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 Waltham Chase Village Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Waltham Chase Village Stores 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 Waltham Chase Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Waltham Chase Village Stores 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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