The Black Hole food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Winchester City
The Black Hole holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2025, 15 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: Wharf Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NQ
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts The Black Hole 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% | ← The Black Hole | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Black Hole 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 Black Hole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesil Lodge Caring Premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Chesil Lodge Day Centre Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| All Saints CofE Primary School School/college/university | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Abbey Mill Winchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cathedral Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2013 |
| Field And Furnace Mobile caterer | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Chartwells Independent School/college/university | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about The Black Hole
What is The Black Hole's food hygiene rating?
The Black Hole has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 25 March 2025.
Is The Black Hole 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Hole last inspected?
The Black Hole was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 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 The Black Hole?
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 The Black Hole 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 The Black Hole is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Black Hole 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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