The Horsefair food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Test Valley
The Horsefair holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Horsefair was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 13 The Horsefair, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EZ
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts The Horsefair 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 Horsefair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Horsefair 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 Horsefair, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| King John's House Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Caught Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Romsey Abbey Church Rooms Other catering premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Paws For Thought Cat Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Josies Romsey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Cork And Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Cocky Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about The Horsefair
What is The Horsefair's food hygiene rating?
The Horsefair has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 23 June 2026.
Is The Horsefair 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Horsefair last inspected?
The Horsefair was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Horsefair?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Horsefair 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 Horsefair is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Horsefair 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Horsefair is one of 217 rated food businesses in Romsey. See every hygiene rating in Romsey →
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