Paint Pots Barton Stacey food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Test Valley
Paint Pots Barton Stacey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 8 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: The Green, Barton Stacey, Winchester, SO21 3RY
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Paint Pots Barton Stacey among the 858 places in Test Valley holding top marks, 88% 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 | 858 | 88% | ← Paint Pots Barton Stacey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Very 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 Paint Pots Barton Stacey 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 Paint Pots Barton Stacey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Barton Stacey Primary School School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Dever Springs Trout Fishery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 January 2024 |
| Barton Stacey Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2020 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| Travelodge Hotels Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2020 |
| Barton Stacey Londis Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 18 March 2026 |
| Barton Stacey Starbucks Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Paint Pots Barton Stacey
What is Paint Pots Barton Stacey's food hygiene rating?
Paint Pots Barton Stacey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Paint Pots Barton Stacey 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paint Pots Barton Stacey last inspected?
Paint Pots Barton Stacey was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Paint Pots Barton Stacey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Paint Pots Barton Stacey compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Paint Pots Barton Stacey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Paint Pots Barton Stacey 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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