H M Prison Winchester food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Winchester City
H M Prison 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 12 March 2026, 4 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: H M Prison, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DF
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts H M Prison 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% | ← H M Prison 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 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 H M Prison 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 H M Prison Winchester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Amigo Shop Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2016 |
| County Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Fulflood Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2014 |
| Christ Church Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Cote Brasserie Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Bar Lento Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
Questions about H M Prison Winchester
What is H M Prison Winchester's food hygiene rating?
H M Prison Winchester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 12 March 2026.
Is H M Prison 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 H M Prison Winchester last inspected?
H M Prison Winchester was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 H M Prison 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does H M Prison 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 H M Prison Winchester is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects H M Prison 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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