Loomies Café food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Winchester City
Loomies Café holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Loomies, Alton Road, West Meon, GU32 1JX
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Loomies Café 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% | ← Loomies Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Loomies Café 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 Loomies Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusdene Services Aka Budgens Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Brockwood Park School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Krishnamurti Centre School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Wildflowers Kindergarten Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2016 |
| Emita Bakes Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| The Thomas Lord Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| West Meon Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| West Meon Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2014 |
Questions about Loomies Café
What is Loomies Café's food hygiene rating?
Loomies Café has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 20 February 2024.
Is Loomies Café 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Loomies Café last inspected?
Loomies Café was last inspected on 20 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Loomies Café?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Loomies Café 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 Loomies Café is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Loomies Café 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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