YMCA East Anton (Andover) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Test Valley
YMCA East Anton (Andover) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: YMCA East Anton, Dairy Road, Andover, SP11 6YG
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts YMCA East Anton (Andover) among the 858 places in Test Valley holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 858 | 88% | ← YMCA East Anton (Andover) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At YMCA East Anton (Andover) none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to YMCA East Anton (Andover), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverchefs At Endeavour Primary School - King Campus School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Finkley East Anton Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Finkley Down Farm Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Choice Care Group At Ravenna Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Buddha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Dolce At Vigo Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| GOL Elite Coaching Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Andover Young Carers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about YMCA East Anton (Andover)
What is YMCA East Anton (Andover)'s food hygiene rating?
YMCA East Anton (Andover) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 11 November 2025.
Is YMCA East Anton (Andover) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was YMCA East Anton (Andover) last inspected?
YMCA East Anton (Andover) was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at YMCA East Anton (Andover)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does YMCA East Anton (Andover) compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and YMCA East Anton (Andover) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects YMCA East Anton (Andover) and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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YMCA East Anton (Andover) is one of 368 rated food businesses in Andover. See every hygiene rating in Andover →
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