Muddy Boots food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Test Valley
Muddy Boots holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Trojans Club, Stoneham Lane, South Eastleigh, SO50 9HT
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Muddy Boots 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% | ← Muddy Boots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Muddy Boots 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 Muddy Boots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Place Day Care Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Cafe'Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bassett Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2024 |
| Cantell School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Bar SO16 Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
Questions about Muddy Boots
What is Muddy Boots's food hygiene rating?
Muddy Boots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Muddy Boots 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Muddy Boots last inspected?
Muddy Boots was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months 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 Muddy Boots?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Muddy Boots compare to other places in Test Valley?
89% of the 975 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Muddy Boots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Muddy Boots 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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