Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Test Valley
Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch 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
The rating dates from 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: British Legion Club, 4 Western Road, Andover, SP10 2JG
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch 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% | ← Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch 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 Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Food Bank Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Clifford House Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Harvest Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Frango Grill And Shish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Andover Variety Store Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Gather & Gather UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
Questions about Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch
What is Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch's food hygiene rating?
Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch 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 Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch last inspected?
Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch 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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