The Hangry Cow food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Test Valley
The Hangry Cow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 2025, 13 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 Swallow, Pilgrims Way, Andover, SP10 5HY
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts The Hangry Cow 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 Hangry Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hangry Cow 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 Hangry Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Dolce At Vigo Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| GOL Elite Coaching Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Andover Young Carers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Finkley Down Farm Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about The Hangry Cow
What is The Hangry Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Hangry Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 22 May 2025.
Is The Hangry Cow 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hangry Cow last inspected?
The Hangry Cow was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 Hangry Cow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hangry Cow 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 Hangry Cow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Hangry Cow 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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