The Range food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Test Valley
The Range holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Range was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 3, Northern Avenue Retail Park, Northern Avenue, SP10 4AU
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts The Range among the 863 places in Test Valley holding top marks, 89% 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 | 863 | 89% | ← The Range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 80 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Range 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 The Range, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2021 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Aramark At Andover College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Andover Museum And Museum Of The Iron Age Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Blooming Kids Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Andover Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Andover Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about The Range
What is The Range's food hygiene rating?
The Range has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Range 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Range last inspected?
The Range was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 The Range?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Range compare to other places in Test Valley?
89% of the 975 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Range is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Range 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Range is one of 369 rated food businesses in Andover. See every hygiene rating in Andover →
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