Leckford Abbas food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Test Valley
Leckford Abbas holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Leckford Abbas was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Leckford Lane, Leckford, Stockbridge, SO20 6JF
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How this rating has changed
Leckford Abbas was re-inspected on 5 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 5 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 Leckford Abbas 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% | ← Leckford Abbas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Leckford Abbas 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 Leckford Abbas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leckford Estate - The Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Longstock House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| The Peat Spade Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Leckford Abbas
What is Leckford Abbas's food hygiene rating?
Leckford Abbas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Leckford Abbas 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leckford Abbas last inspected?
Leckford Abbas was last inspected on 5 August 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 Leckford Abbas?
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 Leckford Abbas compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 976 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Leckford Abbas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Leckford Abbas 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
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Leckford Abbas is one of 60 rated food businesses in Stockbridge. See every hygiene rating in Stockbridge →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.testvalley.gov.uk/
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