Cheriton Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Winchester City
Cheriton 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 21 January 2026, 5 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: School Lane, Cheriton, Alresford, SO24 0QA
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Cheriton Primary School 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% | ← Cheriton Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cheriton 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 Cheriton Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| The Flower Pots Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| The Brick House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2016 |
| Hinton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Meon Springs Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
Questions about Cheriton Primary School
What is Cheriton Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Cheriton Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Cheriton 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 Cheriton Primary School last inspected?
Cheriton Primary School was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Cheriton Primary School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cheriton Primary 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, and Cheriton Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Cheriton 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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