Meon Valley Venison food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
Meon Valley Venison holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2024, 19 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: Lower Wangfield Farm, Wangfield Lane, Curdridge, SO32 2DA
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Meon Valley Venison 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 Valley Venison | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Meon Valley Venison 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 Valley Venison, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honesty Shop At Wangfield Poultry Farm Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Curdridge Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Hopscotch Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Gather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Cornflower Sky Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Boorley Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Cornerstone Kitnocks House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Hollybank Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Meon Valley Venison
What is Meon Valley Venison's food hygiene rating?
Meon Valley Venison has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Meon Valley Venison 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meon Valley Venison last inspected?
Meon Valley Venison was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Meon Valley Venison?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Meon Valley Venison 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 Valley Venison is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Meon Valley Venison 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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