The King Rufus food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Eastleigh
The King Rufus 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 30 March 2026, 3 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 King Rufus 135 Winchester Road Chandler's Ford Eastleigh SO53 2DU, SO53 2DU
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts The King Rufus among the 705 places in Eastleigh holding top marks, 83% 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 | 705 | 83% | ← The King Rufus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 King Rufus 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 King Rufus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barchester Health Care - Challoner House Caring Premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| abm catering @ Merdon Junior School School/college/university | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Brunchin Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Age Concern Hall Lunch Club Other catering premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2024 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Baroda Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
Questions about The King Rufus
What is The King Rufus's food hygiene rating?
The King Rufus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 30 March 2026.
Is The King Rufus 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 The King Rufus last inspected?
The King Rufus was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The King Rufus?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The King Rufus compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and The King Rufus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects The King Rufus 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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