Meon Springs Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Winchester City
Meon Springs Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2023, more than 3 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: Kilmeston Village Hall, Kilmeston Road, Kilmeston, SO24 0NW
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Meon Springs Nursery 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% | ← Meon Springs Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Meon Springs Nursery 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 Meon Springs Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hinton Ampner House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Flower Pots Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Cheriton Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cheriton Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Meon Springs Nursery
What is Meon Springs Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Meon Springs Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 24 February 2023.
Is Meon Springs Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meon Springs Nursery last inspected?
Meon Springs Nursery was last inspected on 24 February 2023, more than 3 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 Meon Springs Nursery?
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 Meon Springs Nursery 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 Meon Springs Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Meon Springs Nursery 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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