The Pump House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Winchester City
The Pump House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 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: Garnier Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9QG
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts The Pump House 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 Pump House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pump House 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 Pump House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Brothers Kitchen Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Brendoncare Meadway Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2022 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Chartwells Independent School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Stanmore Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Cater Link @ Stanmore Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Chesil Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about The Pump House
What is The Pump House's food hygiene rating?
The Pump House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 24 March 2026.
Is The Pump House 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pump House last inspected?
The Pump House was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 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 Pump House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pump House 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 Pump House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Pump House 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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