The Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
The Stores 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 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: East Street, Hambledon, Waterlooville, PO7 4RW
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts The Stores 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% | ← The Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hambledon Primary School School/college/university | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Hambledon Lunch Club Other catering premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Peoples Market Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Vine Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Crepe Britain Mobile caterer | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Traditional Ice Cream Other catering premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Hambledon Wineries Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Hartridges Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Stores
What is The Stores's food hygiene rating?
The Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 24 April 2024.
Is The Stores 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 The Stores last inspected?
The Stores 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 Stores?
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 The Stores 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 The Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Stores 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Stores is one of 46 rated food businesses in Waterlooville. See every hygiene rating in Waterlooville →
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