The Southampton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Test Valley
The Southampton Arms 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 24 March 2026, 3 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: 32 Winchester Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2EG
How it compares in Test Valley
In Test Valley, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Southampton Arms 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 Southampton Arms | |
| 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 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 Southampton Arms 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 Southampton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming Kids Limited Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Cafe Bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Dolce At Wolverdene School School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Harvest Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Southampton Arms
What is The Southampton Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Southampton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Test Valley Council on 24 March 2026.
Is The Southampton Arms 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 Southampton Arms last inspected?
The Southampton Arms was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 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 Southampton Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Southampton Arms 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 Southampton Arms holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Southampton Arms 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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