Winchester Costermonger food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
Winchester Costermonger 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 19 December 2024, 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: 7A The Nurseries, Botley Road, Shedfield, SO32 2HN
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Winchester Costermonger 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% | ← Winchester Costermonger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Winchester Costermonger 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 Winchester Costermonger, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark 'n' Brew Mobile caterer | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Only Food And Sauces Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Meon Valley Hotel, Spa And Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Exquisite Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| McCarthys Farmshop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Pig In A Bun Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Fair Ways Garden House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
Questions about Winchester Costermonger
What is Winchester Costermonger's food hygiene rating?
Winchester Costermonger has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 19 December 2024.
Is Winchester Costermonger 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 Winchester Costermonger last inspected?
Winchester Costermonger was last inspected on 19 December 2024, 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 Winchester Costermonger?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Winchester Costermonger 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 Winchester Costermonger is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Winchester Costermonger 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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