Food Hygiene Ratings in Test Valley

1,060 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 88.0% rated "very good".

1,060
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
1
Rated 0 or 1
88.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good88.0%872
Good8.0%79
Satisfactory2.5%25
Improvement Needed1.4%14
Major Improvement0.1%1
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen19418.3%
Retailers - other18617.5%
Other catering premises16615.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub10910.3%
Mobile caterer1029.6%
Caring Premises908.5%
School/college/university686.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop585.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Test Valley are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 1,060 registered food businesses for Test Valley. Of these, 991 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 88.0% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 1 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Zirco Ltd T/A CostcutterSP10 1HF1Nov 25, 2025
Andover Kebab And Pizza HouseSP10 2NU2Jul 07, 2026
Barton Stacey LondisSO21 3NF2Mar 18, 2026
Bosphorus Turkish KitchenSO51 8BX2Aug 07, 2025
Camara's CaféSP10 1ND2Mar 26, 2025
Gurkha Baynjan, Plough InnSP11 8JR2Jun 24, 2026
Mamba AndoverSP10 2NU2Jun 19, 2026
Millway House Nursing HomeSP11 8DE2Jul 17, 2026
No 78 Coffee CompanySP10 1NG2Apr 23, 2026
Romsey Park And ShopSO51 8AA2May 18, 2026
Romsey Service StationSO51 8AA2May 18, 2026
Sheung MoonSO52 9DW2Sep 23, 2025
Stockbridge Kebab Van2Jul 07, 2026
The Chillies RestaurantSP10 2EA2May 26, 2026
The Olive Shop LimitedSP112Aug 02, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Test Valley have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 872 food businesses in Test Valley with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 88.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Test Valley?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Test Valley?+

Inspection frequency in Test Valley depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies