St. James Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
St. James Tavern 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 22 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St James Tavern, 3 Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5BE
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts St. James Tavern 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% | ← St. James Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St. James Tavern 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 St. James Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Christ Church Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Cote Brasserie Other catering premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Bar Lento Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Genz Retailers - other | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Fulflood Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2014 |
| H M Prison Winchester Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bangkok Bistro Winchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
Questions about St. James Tavern
What is St. James Tavern's food hygiene rating?
St. James Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 22 August 2024.
Is St. James Tavern 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 St. James Tavern last inspected?
St. James Tavern was last inspected on 22 August 2024, 22 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 St. James Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 St. James Tavern 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 St. James Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects St. James Tavern 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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