Debbie Afro Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
Debbie Afro Foods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 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: Unit 11, Shedfield Equestrian Centre, Botley Road, SO32 2HN
How it compares in Winchester City
In Winchester City, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Debbie Afro Foods 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% | ← Debbie Afro Foods | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Debbie Afro Foods 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 Debbie Afro Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only Food And Sauces Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bark 'n' Brew Mobile caterer | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Meon Valley Hotel, Spa And Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| McCarthys Farmshop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Pig In A Bun Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Fair Ways Garden House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Exquisite Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Debbie Afro Foods
What is Debbie Afro Foods's food hygiene rating?
Debbie Afro Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Winchester City Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Debbie Afro Foods 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Debbie Afro Foods last inspected?
Debbie Afro Foods was last inspected on 3 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 Debbie Afro Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Debbie Afro Foods 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 Debbie Afro Foods holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Debbie Afro Foods 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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