County Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
County Arms 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 16 July 2024, 23 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: County Arms Inn, 85 Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DL
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts County Arms 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% | ← County Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 County Arms 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 County Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo Shop Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2016 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| H M Prison Winchester Other catering premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Fulflood Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2014 |
| Christ Church Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Cote Brasserie Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Cafe Destino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about County Arms
What is County Arms's food hygiene rating?
County Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 16 July 2024.
Is County Arms 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 County Arms last inspected?
County Arms was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 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 County Arms?
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 County Arms 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 County Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects County Arms 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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