The Glass House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Test Valley
The Glass House 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 30 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Houghton Lodge Gardens, Houghton Road, North Houghton, SO20 6LQ
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts The Glass House 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% | ← The Glass House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Glass House 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 The Glass House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boot Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Danebury School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| The Three Cups Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Prego Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| The Greyhound On The Test Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Clos Du Marquis French Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| The Ecology Store Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Purbani Stockbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about The Glass House
What is The Glass House's food hygiene rating?
The Glass House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 30 July 2024.
Is The Glass House 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 The Glass House last inspected?
The Glass House was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 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 The Glass House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Glass House compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Glass House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Glass House 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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