The Otter Inn
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Otter Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Otter, Boyatt Lane, Otterbourne, Winchester, SO21 2HW, in the Winchester City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 October 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 1,221 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Winchester City is 4.9 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- The Otter, Boyatt Lane, Otterbourne, Winchester
- Postcode
- SO21 2HW
- Local Authority
- Winchester City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 11543
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Otter Inn?
The Otter Inn 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 The Otter Inn last inspected?
The Otter Inn was last inspected on 2025-10-14. 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 The Otter Inn located?
The Otter Inn is located at The Otter, Boyatt Lane, Otterbourne, Winchester , SO21 2HW, in the Winchester City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SO21 postcode area.