What is the average food hygiene rating in Test Valley?

The average food hygiene rating in Test Valley is 4.85 out of 5, across 964 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Test Valley compare with the national average for food hygiene?

88.8% of rated premises in Test Valley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Test Valley 50 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Test Valley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

856 food businesses in Test Valley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.8% of the 964 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Test Valley have a low hygiene rating?

10 food businesses in Test Valley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Test Valley food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Test Valley (1,085 establishments on record, 964 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Test Valley

In Test Valley, 88.8% of 964 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.85/5. These figures cover 1,085 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Test Valley has 856 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 964 rated premises (88.8%). 10 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 88.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +9.1 pp
National rank: 50 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Test Valley

5★ Very Good

856 (88.8%)

4★ Good

83 (8.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

15 (1.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

8 (0.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 75 awaiting inspection and 46 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 75 awaiting inspection and 46 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Test Valley: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Test Valley?: The average food hygiene rating in Test Valley is 4.85 out of 5, across 964 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Test Valley compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 88.8% of rated premises in Test Valley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Test Valley 50 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Test Valley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 856 food businesses in Test Valley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.8% of the 964 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Test Valley have a low hygiene rating?: 10 food businesses in Test Valley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Test Valley food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Test Valley (1,085 establishments on record, 964 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Test Valley

New Forest Family ButchersRetailers - other · 2 Alfalie, Lower Common Road, West Wellow, Romsey · SO51 6BT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Conscious Kitchen By Higher EssenceOther catering premises · SP11
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
ChunkysTakeaway/sandwich shop · 15 Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley, Southampton, Hampshire · SO52 9EJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Tasty Sweet BakesOther catering premises · SO16
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Walnut Tree FarmPub/bar/nightclub · Adanac Drive, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire · SO16 0AU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Baked With LoveOther catering premises · SP10
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Fairview B&BHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 5 Queenwood Rise, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire · SO20 8BS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Chilbolton Village Shop And Tea Room With Nicky's KitchenRetailers - other · Chilbolton Stores And Post Office, Village Street, Chilbolton, Stockbridge · SO20 6BE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
The Peat SpadePub/bar/nightclub · Peat Spade Inn, Longstock Road, Longstock, Stockbridge · SO20 6DR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Awesome Cotton CandyMobile caterer · SP11
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Jelen Premier Wildlife ServicesManufacturers/packers · Unit 2, Chilbolton Down Farm, Chilbolton Down, Stockbridge · SO20 6BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 June 2026
Honey & Co PoultryRetailers - other · SO20
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Test Valley

Weyhill Store - One StopRetailers - other · 80 Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire · SP10 3NP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2025
Zirco Ltd T/A CostcutterRetailers - other · 25 Adelaide Road, Andover, Hampshire · SP10 1HF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 November 2025
Barton Stacey LondisRetailers - other · Barton Stacey Filling Station, Basingstoke Road, Barton Stacey, Winchester · SO21 3NF
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 March 2026
Stockbridge Kebab VanMobile caterer · Car Park A30 North Of Stockbridge, High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 November 2024
Camara's CaféRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 97 High Street, Andover, Hampshire · SP10 1ND
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 March 2025
Best Western Andover HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Micheldever Road, Andover, Hampshire · SP11 6LA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2024
Bosphorus Turkish KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 48 The Hundred, Romsey, Hampshire · SO51 8BX
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 August 2025
No 78 Coffee CompanyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 78 High Street, Andover, Hampshire · SP10 1NG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,085 real Food Standards Agency records for Test Valley, of which 964 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.