The Bush Inn food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Winchester City
The Bush Inn 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 19 March 2025, 15 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: Ovington, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0RE
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts The Bush Inn among the 964 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 | 964 | 89% | ← The Bush Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 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 The Bush Inn 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 The Bush Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lea Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| The Grange Vineyard And Winery Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Munch Events Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Mitford Road Mini Mart Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2015 |
| Juniper Leisure The Tank Driving Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2018 |
| A31 Burger Van Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Somecuts Over The Rainbow Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cricketers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Bush Inn
What is The Bush Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bush Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 19 March 2025.
Is The Bush Inn 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 The Bush Inn last inspected?
The Bush Inn was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 The Bush Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Bush Inn compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,079 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Bush Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Bush Inn 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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