The Hunters Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
The Hunters Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 April 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: Hunters Inn, Cott Street, Swanmore, SO32 2PZ
How it compares in Winchester City
In Winchester City, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hunters Inn sits behind roughly 966 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 966 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ← The Hunters Inn | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hunters 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 Hunters Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Hampers Of Hampshire Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Swanmore Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Swanmore C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Swanmore Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Barnaby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2017 |
| Oates & Flour Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Swanmore College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about The Hunters Inn
What is The Hunters Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Hunters Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Winchester City Council on 24 April 2024.
Is The Hunters Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hunters Inn last inspected?
The Hunters Inn was last inspected on 24 April 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 The Hunters Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hunters 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, while The Hunters Inn holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Hunters 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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