Mole Country Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
Mole Country Stores 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 17 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Mole Country Store, Fareham Road, Wickham, PO17 5DE
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Mole Country Stores 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% | ← Mole Country Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mole Country Stores 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 Mole Country Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Mindz Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Kutis Of Wickham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A Good Yarn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| One Stop Store Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2022 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Pirate Pasties Wickham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Pages Of Wickham Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2014 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Mole Country Stores
What is Mole Country Stores's food hygiene rating?
Mole Country Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 17 October 2018.
Is Mole Country Stores 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 Mole Country Stores last inspected?
Mole Country Stores was last inspected on 17 October 2018, more than 7 years 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 Mole Country Stores?
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 Mole Country Stores 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 Mole Country Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Mole Country Stores 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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