Jaques Custard food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Test Valley
Jaques Custard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Winchester Auto Barn, Hill Farm Garage, Andover Road, SO21 3NS
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Jaques Custard 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% | ← Jaques Custard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Jaques Custard 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 Jaques Custard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Filling Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Boaz Trust Hampshire Ltd Other catering premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Nicky's Kitchen Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Wilds And Co Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Barton Stacey Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2020 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| Naomi House And Jack's Place Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Sutton Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Jaques Custard
What is Jaques Custard's food hygiene rating?
Jaques Custard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 14 March 2024.
Is Jaques Custard 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jaques Custard last inspected?
Jaques Custard was last inspected on 14 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Jaques Custard?
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 Jaques Custard compare to other places in Test Valley?
89% of the 975 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Jaques Custard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Jaques Custard 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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