Meonstoke CofE Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Winchester City
Meonstoke CofE Infant School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: Meonstoke Church Of England (Controlled) School, Chapel Road, Meonstoke, SO32 3NJ
How it compares in Winchester City
In Winchester City, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Meonstoke CofE Infant School sits behind roughly 966 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 966 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ← Meonstoke CofE Infant School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Meonstoke CofE Infant 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 Meonstoke CofE Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Meonstoke Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2014 |
| Merington Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 December 2024 |
| Borderlands Bakehouse Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| The Shoe Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Droxford Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2019 |
| Bakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2025 |
| Wilfrid's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Meonstoke CofE Infant School
What is Meonstoke CofE Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Meonstoke CofE Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Winchester City Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Meonstoke CofE Infant School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meonstoke CofE Infant School last inspected?
Meonstoke CofE Infant School was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Meonstoke CofE Infant School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meonstoke CofE Infant School compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, while Meonstoke CofE Infant School holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Meonstoke CofE Infant 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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