The Hampshire Bowman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
The Hampshire Bowman holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Dundridge Lane, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1GD
How it compares in Winchester City
In Winchester City, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hampshire Bowman sits behind roughly 964 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 964 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 8% | ← The Hampshire Bowman | |
| 3 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Hampshire Bowman 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 Hampshire Bowman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgemede House Rest Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Bishops Waltham Junior School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Barnaby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2017 |
| Brickmakers Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 February 2025 |
| Swanmore Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Swanmore Primary School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Swanmore C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| The Ghost Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about The Hampshire Bowman
What is The Hampshire Bowman's food hygiene rating?
The Hampshire Bowman has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Winchester City Council on 31 March 2025.
Is The Hampshire Bowman safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hampshire Bowman last inspected?
The Hampshire Bowman was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 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 The Hampshire Bowman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hampshire Bowman compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,079 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, while The Hampshire Bowman holds a 4. 89 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Hampshire Bowman 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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