Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Winchester City
Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall) 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 7 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hursley Masonic Hall, Main Road, Hursley, SO21 2JY
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall) 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% | ← Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall) 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 Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hursley High Class Butcher Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Hursley Village And Community Shop Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| John Keble Church Of England Primary School Breakfast \& Afte School/college/university | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| John Keble Primary School School/college/university | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Hursley Childcare Hub Ltd Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Compass At IBM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Hursley Sports And Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Hursley Park Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2013 |
Questions about Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall)
What is Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall)'s food hygiene rating?
Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 7 March 2024.
Is Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall) 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 Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall) last inspected?
Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall) was last inspected on 7 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall)?
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 Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall) 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 Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Merdon Lodge No 5135 (Masonic Hall) 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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