Food hygiene ratings: Eight Winchester restaurants have been given new top scores for their cleanliness

The agency, which is responsible for food safety and food hygiene in England, gave all eight a score of four and above, meaning standards are "good" and "very good".

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The following ratings have been given to four restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: The South Downs Social at 3 - 4 Kings Walk, Winchester, rated on March 18

• Rated 5: Bangkok Bistro at 33 Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire; rated on March 15

• Rated 5: Carroll Centre at Carroll Youth Centre, Somers Close, Winchester; rated on March 14

• Rated 5: The Paolita, a private address registered with Winchester City Council at GU32; rated on March 23

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And two ratings have been handed to pubs, bars or nightclubs:

• Rated 5: The Old Gaol House at 11 - 11a Jewry Street, Winchester; rated on March 16

• Rated 4: The White Horse Inn at South Hill, Droxford; rated on February 25

Takeaways

• Rated 5: Golden Kebab at Highbridge Road, Twyford Moors; rated on March 23

• Rated 4: Wickham Fisheries at The Square, Wickham; rated on February 25

Ratings are taken as a snapshot from the standards of food hygiene found at the time of inspection. Businesses are responsible for complying with the food hygiene law at all times.

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