Long Barn Winchester food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Winchester City
Long Barn Winchester holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Long Barn Winchester Ltd, The Long Barn, The Old Sheep Fair, SO24 9EJ
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Long Barn Winchester 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% | ← Long Barn Winchester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Long Barn Winchester 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 Long Barn Winchester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Hants Railway Plc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Josie's Alresford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| The Horse And Groom Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 October 2025 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Pulpo Negro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2017 |
| The Town House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Hobby Horse Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Long Barn Winchester
What is Long Barn Winchester's food hygiene rating?
Long Barn Winchester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 20 January 2025.
Is Long Barn Winchester 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Long Barn Winchester last inspected?
Long Barn Winchester was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 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 Long Barn Winchester?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Long Barn Winchester 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 Long Barn Winchester is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Long Barn Winchester 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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