Rick Stein food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Winchester City
Rick Stein 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 12 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: 8 - 10 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9JX
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Rick Stein 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% | ← Rick Stein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rick Stein 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 Rick Stein, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Bishop On The Bridge Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Five Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Amber Brasserie @ The Wessex Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Claire's Accessories Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Alfies Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Rick Stein
What is Rick Stein's food hygiene rating?
Rick Stein has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Rick Stein 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 Rick Stein last inspected?
Rick Stein was last inspected on 12 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 Rick Stein?
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 Rick Stein 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 Rick Stein is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Rick Stein 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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