Hope Church Winchester food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Winchester City
Hope Church Winchester holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 2025, 13 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: Middle Brook Centre, Middle Brook Street, Winchester
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Hope Church Winchester 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% | ← Hope Church Winchester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hope Church Winchester 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 Hope Church Winchester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxton Bakehouse Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Pauls Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Boots Pharmacy Retailers - other | 57 yards away | Exempt | |
| No. 60 Coffee And Wine Bar Other catering premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Southern Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2017 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Giorgio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Hylands Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2015 |
Questions about Hope Church Winchester
What is Hope Church Winchester's food hygiene rating?
Hope Church Winchester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Hope Church Winchester 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hope Church Winchester last inspected?
Hope Church Winchester was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 Hope Church Winchester?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hope Church Winchester 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 Hope Church Winchester is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Hope Church Winchester 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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