MJs food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Winchester City
MJs 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 8 January 2025, 18 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: Sparsholt College, Stockbridge Road, Sparsholt, SO21 2NF
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts MJs 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% | ← MJs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 MJs 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 MJs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparsholt College Wessex Conference Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Sparsholt College Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Sparsholt College Game And Wildlife Centre Farmers/growers | at this address | Exempt | |
| Farley Nursery School Sparsholt School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Sparsholt Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2013 |
| Sparsholt Village Shop And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about MJs
What is MJs's food hygiene rating?
MJs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 8 January 2025.
Is MJs 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 MJs last inspected?
MJs was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 MJs?
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 MJs 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 MJs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects MJs 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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