Abbey Mill Winchester food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Winchester City
Abbey Mill Winchester holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 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: Abbey Mill, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LH
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Abbey Mill Winchester 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% | ← Abbey Mill Winchester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 8% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Abbey Mill Winchester 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 Abbey Mill Winchester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2013 |
| Field And Furnace Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Alfies Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| German Doner Kebab (GDK) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Chesil Lodge Caring Premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bakers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Bishop On The Bridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about Abbey Mill Winchester
What is Abbey Mill Winchester's food hygiene rating?
Abbey Mill Winchester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Abbey Mill Winchester 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbey Mill Winchester last inspected?
Abbey Mill Winchester was last inspected on 12 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 Abbey Mill Winchester?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbey Mill Winchester compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,079 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and Abbey Mill Winchester is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Abbey Mill Winchester 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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