West Downs Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Winchester City
West Downs Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: West Downs Day Nursery was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5HT
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts West Downs Day Nursery 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% | ← West Downs Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 West Downs Day Nursery 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 West Downs Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Amigo Shop Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2016 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| H M Prison Winchester Other catering premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Fulflood Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 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 |
| Cafe Destino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about West Downs Day Nursery
What is West Downs Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
West Downs Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 14 May 2026.
Is West Downs Day Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Downs Day Nursery last inspected?
West Downs Day Nursery was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 West Downs Day Nursery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Downs Day Nursery 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 West Downs Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects West Downs Day Nursery 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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