Local Zero food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Test Valley
Local Zero 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: Local Zero was inspected on 13 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Test Valley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Test Valley ratings →
Address: Refill Shop, Craft And Design Centre, The Fairground, SP11 0QN
How this rating has changed
Local Zero was re-inspected on 13 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Local Zero among the 863 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 | 863 | 88% | ← Local Zero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Local Zero 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 Local Zero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fairground Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Pink Olive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Busy Bees Andover Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| ASDA Express PFS Weyhill West Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| ASDA Express PFS Weyhill East Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Miller And McKaig Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Local Zero
What is Local Zero's food hygiene rating?
Local Zero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 13 July 2026.
Is Local Zero 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 Local Zero last inspected?
Local Zero was last inspected on 13 July 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 Local Zero?
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 Local Zero compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 976 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Local Zero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Local Zero 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.testvalley.gov.uk/
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