The Wine Cellar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fareham
The Wine Cellar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2024, 21 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: 55 High Street, Fareham, PO16 7BG
How it compares in Fareham
That puts The Wine Cellar among the 619 places in Fareham holding top marks, 86% 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 | 619 | 86% | ← The Wine Cellar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Very 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 Wine Cellar 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 Wine Cellar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Cackleberrys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cafe Giardino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Antonio'S Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Fareham Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Coffee#1 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bb'S Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about The Wine Cellar
What is The Wine Cellar's food hygiene rating?
The Wine Cellar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fareham Council on 3 October 2024.
Is The Wine Cellar 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wine Cellar last inspected?
The Wine Cellar was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fareham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wine Cellar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Wine Cellar compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, and The Wine Cellar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects The Wine Cellar 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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