A spotless Hampshire country pub has been awarded top marks for its food hygiene for the sixth time in its history.

The Dove Inn, Micheldever Station, received a maximum five-out-of-five score following a visit from Winchester City Council last week.

It means the pub has maintained its impressive result from the last inspection in 2019.

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A council spokesperson said: "The Dove Inn, Andover Road, Micheldever Station, Winchester received an inspection last week and has received a new food hygiene rating score of five. They have consistently received high ratings, and this is now the sixth occasion that the business has been awarded a score of five.

"As with all new food hygiene ratings they will go onto the food hygiene ratings website once the appeal period of 21 days has passed."

Sharing the news on Facebook, the pub said: "We are delighted to say that we have again achieved the highest hygiene rating of five from Winchester City Council. We are so proud of our hard working staff for keeping up such high standards!"