Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Winchester City
Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary 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 24 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: Wickham C Of E Controlled Primary School, Buddens Road, Wickham, PO17 5HU
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary 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% | ← Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary 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 Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josies Wickham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Crumbs @ Chesapeake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Meon Valley Butchers Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| The Old House Hotel \& Spa Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Nature's Nook Refillery Ltd Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Pirate Pasties Wickham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Pages Of Wickham Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2014 |
Questions about Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary
What is Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary's food hygiene rating?
Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary 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 Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary last inspected?
Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary was last inspected on 24 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 Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary?
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 Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary 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 Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Cleverchefs @ Wickham Primary 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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