VSM Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Test Valley
VSM Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Dean Garage, The Dene, Hurstbourne Tarrant, SP11 0AS
How it compares in Test Valley
In Test Valley, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so VSM Stores sits behind roughly 858 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 858 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ← VSM Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 VSM Stores 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 VSM Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOTea And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 22 May 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Hurstbourne Tarrant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| The Great Decoy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| ABM Catering At Hurstbourne Tarrant C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about VSM Stores
What is VSM Stores's food hygiene rating?
VSM Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Test Valley Council on 6 January 2025.
Is VSM Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was VSM Stores last inspected?
VSM Stores was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 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 VSM Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does VSM Stores compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, while VSM Stores holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects VSM Stores 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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