The Dove Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
The Dove Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Andover Road, Micheldever Station, Winchester, SO21 3AU
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts The Dove Inn 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% | ← The Dove Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Dove 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 Dove Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP - Popham SF Connect Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Forest Holidays Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Starbucks At Eurogarages A303 Popham Eastbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Popham Airfield Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2025 |
| Starbucks At A303 Popham Services Westbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Micheldever Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| The Final Furlong Fizz Box Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Test Valley Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about The Dove Inn
What is The Dove Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Dove Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 28 August 2024.
Is The Dove Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dove Inn last inspected?
The Dove Inn was last inspected on 28 August 2024, 22 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 The Dove Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dove Inn 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 The Dove Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Dove 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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