Charlton Village Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Test Valley
Charlton Village Convenience Store 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 29 May 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: 29A Charlton, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 4AJ
How it compares in Test Valley
In Test Valley, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Charlton Village Convenience Store 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% | ← Charlton Village Convenience Store | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Charlton Village Convenience Store 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 Charlton Village Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Harrow Way Community School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Caffe Espresso Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Charlton Lakeside Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Andover Stores World Foods Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Andover Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Excelsior Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Cafe Destino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Andover Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Charlton Village Convenience Store
What is Charlton Village Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Charlton Village Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Test Valley Council on 29 May 2024.
Is Charlton Village Convenience Store 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 Charlton Village Convenience Store last inspected?
Charlton Village Convenience Store was last inspected on 29 May 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 Charlton Village Convenience Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charlton Village Convenience Store compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Charlton Village Convenience Store holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Charlton Village Convenience Store 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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