Baxter Storey At Roke Manor food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Test Valley
Baxter Storey At Roke Manor 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: Roke Manor Research Ltd, Roke Manor, Old Salisbury Lane, SO51 0ZN
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Baxter Storey At Roke Manor among the 858 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 | 858 | 88% | ← Baxter Storey At Roke Manor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 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 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 Baxter Storey At Roke Manor 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 Baxter Storey At Roke Manor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Stream Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Carabella Gifts Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Freedom Centre Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| ASDA Express PFS Greatbridge Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Gateway Central Services Ltd At The Romsey School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Little Sunlights Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
Questions about Baxter Storey At Roke Manor
What is Baxter Storey At Roke Manor's food hygiene rating?
Baxter Storey At Roke Manor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Baxter Storey At Roke Manor 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 Baxter Storey At Roke Manor last inspected?
Baxter Storey At Roke Manor was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 Baxter Storey At Roke Manor?
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 Baxter Storey At Roke Manor compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Baxter Storey At Roke Manor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Baxter Storey At Roke Manor 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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