Meon Valley Butchers
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Meon Valley Butchers is a retailers - other located at The Square, Wickham, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 5JG, in the Winchester City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Winchester City oversees 1,161 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Winchester City is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Retailers - other
- Address
- The Square, Wickham, Fareham, Hampshire
- Postcode
- PO17 5JG
- Local Authority
- Winchester City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 11922
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Meon Valley Butchers?
Meon Valley Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Winchester City.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Meon Valley Butchers last inspected?
Meon Valley Butchers was last inspected on 2025-11-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Meon Valley Butchers located?
Meon Valley Butchers is located at The Square, Wickham, Fareham, Hampshire , PO17 5JG, in the Winchester City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO17 postcode area.