Marse food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Winchester City
Marse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 May 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: Unit 30, The Brooks, Middle Brook Street, SO23 8QY
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Marse 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% | ← Marse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 99 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 Marse 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 Marse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOK Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2018 |
| Claire's Accessories Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Five Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bakers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Bishop On The Bridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about Marse
What is Marse's food hygiene rating?
Marse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 17 May 2024.
Is Marse 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marse last inspected?
Marse was last inspected on 17 May 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 Marse?
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 Marse compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,078 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and Marse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Marse 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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