Blue Hour Coffee food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Winchester City
Blue Hour Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 June 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: Bushfield Farm, Badger Farm Road, Winchester, SO23 9RZ
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Blue Hour Coffee 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% | ← Blue Hour Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blue Hour Coffee 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 Blue Hour Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Catering Services At Winchester School Of Art School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Compass Group At West Tytherley Cof E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Compass House Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| De Havilland Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Heath House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Hiltonbury Jerseys (Farm Shop And Ice Cream Trailer) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Brendoncare Meadway Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2022 |
Questions about Blue Hour Coffee
What is Blue Hour Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Blue Hour Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 26 June 2024.
Is Blue Hour Coffee 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Hour Coffee last inspected?
Blue Hour Coffee was last inspected on 26 June 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 Blue Hour Coffee?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Hour Coffee 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 Blue Hour Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Blue Hour Coffee 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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