The Old Gaol House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
The Old Gaol House 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 3 July 2025, 12 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: 11 - 11A Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts The Old Gaol House 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 Gaol House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Gaol House 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 Gaol House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Bistro Winchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Dim T Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Greens Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Cupp Bubble Tea Winchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Genz Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Cote Brasserie Other catering premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| ASK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about The Old Gaol House
What is The Old Gaol House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Gaol House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 3 July 2025.
Is The Old Gaol House 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 Gaol House last inspected?
The Old Gaol House was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 Gaol House?
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 The Old Gaol House 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 Gaol House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Old Gaol House 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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