The Cricketers Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
The Cricketers Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Cricketers Inn was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
This sits in the middle for Winchester City, where 1% of rated places score below 3 and 97% score 4 or 5. See all Winchester City ratings →
Address: The Alresford Cricketers, Jacklyns Lane, Alresford, SO24 9LW
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How this rating has changed
The Cricketers Inn was re-inspected on 21 July 2026 and held its rating of 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 3 | Held |
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How it compares in Winchester City
In Winchester City, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cricketers Inn sits behind roughly 1,051 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 962 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ← The Cricketers Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 113 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Cricketers Inn 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 The Cricketers Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somecuts Over The Rainbow Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Mitford Road Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2015 |
| Sun Hill County Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Sun Hill Junior School Wraparound Care School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| SPF Caterers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Sun Hill Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Perins Preschool School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| WBB Food Hub @ New Alresford Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Cricketers Inn
What is The Cricketers Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cricketers Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Winchester City Council on 21 July 2026.
Is The Cricketers Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Cricketers Inn last inspected?
The Cricketers Inn was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month 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 The Cricketers Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cricketers Inn compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,080 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, while The Cricketers Inn holds a 3. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Cricketers Inn 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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