The Bedes Lea food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Test Valley
The Bedes Lea holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: Bedes Lea, 112 Rownhams Lane, North Baddesley, SO52 9LW
How it compares in Test Valley
In Test Valley, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bedes Lea sits behind roughly 858 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 858 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ← The Bedes Lea | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bedes Lea 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 Bedes Lea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Play Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Baddesley Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Beadle's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| ChefGary Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Chunkys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| GGs Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about The Bedes Lea
What is The Bedes Lea's food hygiene rating?
The Bedes Lea has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Test Valley Council on 16 October 2025.
Is The Bedes Lea safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bedes Lea last inspected?
The Bedes Lea was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 Bedes Lea?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Bedes Lea compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, while The Bedes Lea holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Bedes Lea 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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