Wonston Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
Wonston 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: The Wonston Arms, Wonston Road, Wonston, SO21 3LS
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Wonston 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% | ← Wonston 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 Wonston 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 Wonston Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Scotney And Bullington Lunch Club (2nd Monday) Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2017 |
| Dever Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
| Elite Garages Scotney Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2025 |
| Norton Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 August 2025 |
| Sutton Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Costa NB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Costa SB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Jamie Oliver Deli By Shell Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Wonston Arms
What is Wonston Arms's food hygiene rating?
Wonston Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Wonston 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 Wonston Arms last inspected?
Wonston Arms was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Wonston 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 Wonston 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 Wonston Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Wonston 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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