The Peat Spade food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Test Valley
The Peat Spade 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
This is a fresh result: The Peat Spade was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Peat Spade Inn, Longstock Road, Longstock, SO20 6DR
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts The Peat Spade 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 Peat Spade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Peat Spade 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 Peat Spade, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leckford Estate - The Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Longstock House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Leckford Abbas Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
Questions about The Peat Spade
What is The Peat Spade's food hygiene rating?
The Peat Spade has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 9 June 2026.
Is The Peat Spade 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 Peat Spade last inspected?
The Peat Spade was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 Peat Spade?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Peat Spade 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 Peat Spade is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Peat Spade 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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