The Queen Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
The Queen Inn 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 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: 28 Kingsgate Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9PG
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts The Queen Inn 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% | ← The Queen Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Queen 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 Queen Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells Independent School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Christ Church Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Coffee Lab Academy Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Amber Brasserie @ The Wessex Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Abbey Mill Winchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cathedral Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2013 |
| Field And Furnace Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Queen Inn
What is The Queen Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Queen Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 19 March 2025.
Is The Queen 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Queen Inn last inspected?
The Queen 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 Queen Inn?
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 The Queen Inn 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 The Queen Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Queen 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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