No 5 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Test Valley
No 5 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 May 2025, 13 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: 5 Bell Street, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8GY
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts No 5 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% | ← No 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to No 5, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Parisienne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Purbani Tandoori Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Cult Antiques Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| B Drummond Ltd Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Marie Louise House Caring Premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Abbey Water Rooms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2022 |
| Cafe Fresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about No 5
What is No 5's food hygiene rating?
No 5 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 30 May 2025.
Is No 5 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was No 5 last inspected?
No 5 was last inspected on 30 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
How does No 5 compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and No 5 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects No 5 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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No 5 is one of 217 rated food businesses in Romsey. See every hygiene rating in Romsey →
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