St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Winchester City
St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: St John The Baptist School, Solomons Lane, Waltham Chase, SO32 2LY
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School among the 964 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 | 964 | 89% | ← St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 99 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 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 St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School 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 St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ria's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| The Black Dog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Waltham Chase Pre-School Caring Premises | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2020 |
| Chipperfield's Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Waltham Chase Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2021 |
| Primal Gift Nutrition Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Samuels Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Meon Valley Hotel, Spa And Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School
What is St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 30 September 2025.
Is St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School last inspected?
St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,078 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects St John The Baptist C Of E Primary School 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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