The Shoe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
The Shoe 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: The Shoe Inn, Shoe Lane, Exton, SO32 3NT
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts The Shoe 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% | ← The Shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Shoe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meonstoke Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2014 |
| The Valley Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Meonstoke CofE Infant School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Shoe
What is The Shoe's food hygiene rating?
The Shoe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Shoe 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 Shoe last inspected?
The Shoe was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Shoe 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 The Shoe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Shoe 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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