Winton Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Test Valley
Winton Stores 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 18 May 2021, more than 5 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: 105 Old Winton Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2DR
How it compares in Test Valley
In Test Valley, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Winton Stores sits behind roughly 858 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 858 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ← Winton Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 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 Winton Stores 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 Winton Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Dolce At Wolverdene School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Blooming Kids Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| 360 Degree Sports Coaching Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Compass Group At Anton Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Gather & Gather UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about Winton Stores
What is Winton Stores's food hygiene rating?
Winton Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Test Valley Council on 18 May 2021.
Is Winton Stores 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 Winton Stores last inspected?
Winton Stores was last inspected on 18 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Winton Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Winton Stores compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Winton Stores holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Winton Stores 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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