Shepard's Blend food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Test Valley
Shepard's Blend 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
The rating dates from 25 June 2026, 2 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Test Valley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Test Valley ratings →
Address: Rowbury Farm, Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, SP11 7SD
How this rating has changed
Shepard's Blend was re-inspected on 25 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Shepard's Blend among the 863 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 | 863 | 88% | ← Shepard's Blend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Shepard's Blend 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 Shepard's Blend, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover Farm- Rowbury Farm Camping Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Leckford Estate - The Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Longstock House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| The New Clatford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| Clatfords Village Store Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Black Chalk Wine Tasting Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Thomas Franks Limited At Farleigh School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Mayfly Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Shepard's Blend
What is Shepard's Blend's food hygiene rating?
Shepard's Blend has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 25 June 2026.
Is Shepard's Blend 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 Shepard's Blend last inspected?
Shepard's Blend was last inspected on 25 June 2026, 2 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 Shepard's Blend?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shepard's Blend compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 976 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Shepard's Blend is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Shepard's Blend 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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