Route Coffee Hatch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Test Valley
Route Coffee Hatch holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Route Coffee Hatch was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Andover Railway Station, Station Approach, Andover, SP10 3HN
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Route Coffee Hatch 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% | ← Route Coffee Hatch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Route Coffee Hatch 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 Route Coffee Hatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Destino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Excelsior Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Andover Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Clifford House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Aramark At Andover College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Andover Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Ashbourne Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about Route Coffee Hatch
What is Route Coffee Hatch's food hygiene rating?
Route Coffee Hatch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Route Coffee Hatch 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Route Coffee Hatch last inspected?
Route Coffee Hatch was last inspected on 13 May 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 Route Coffee Hatch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Route Coffee Hatch compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Route Coffee Hatch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Route Coffee Hatch 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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