Abbey Water Rooms food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Test Valley
Abbey Water Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2022, more than 3 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: 24 Abbey Water, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EJ
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Abbey Water Rooms 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% | ← Abbey Water Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Abbey Water Rooms 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 Abbey Water Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Marie Louise House Caring Premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Cafe Fresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Cocky Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Cult Antiques Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| La Parisienne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| No 5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Abbey Water Rooms
What is Abbey Water Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Abbey Water Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 15 November 2022.
Is Abbey Water Rooms 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbey Water Rooms last inspected?
Abbey Water Rooms was last inspected on 15 November 2022, more than 3 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 Abbey Water Rooms?
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 Abbey Water Rooms compare to other places in Test Valley?
89% of the 975 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Abbey Water Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Abbey Water Rooms 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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