The Gin Palace food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Test Valley
The Gin Palace holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2025, 12 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: 21 Winchester Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2EA
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts The Gin Palace 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 Gin Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Gin Palace 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 Gin Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Cafe Bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cooper Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Fireaway Andover Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Grilled Cheese Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Andover Variety Store Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Copper Mahal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about The Gin Palace
What is The Gin Palace's food hygiene rating?
The Gin Palace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 19 June 2025.
Is The Gin Palace 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gin Palace last inspected?
The Gin Palace was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 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 Gin Palace?
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 The Gin Palace 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 Gin Palace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Gin Palace 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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