The Hawk Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Test Valley
The Hawk Inn 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 2 December 2025, 9 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: Monxton Road, Amport, Andover, SP11 8AE
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near The Hawk Inn
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts The Hawk Inn 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% | ← The Hawk Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hawk Inn 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 Hawk Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawk Conservancy Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Travelodge Hotels Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Harrier Grange Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 July 2026 |
| Breach Farm Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
Questions about The Hawk Inn
What is The Hawk Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Hawk Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 2 December 2025.
Is The Hawk Inn 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 The Hawk Inn last inspected?
The Hawk Inn was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 9 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 The Hawk Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hawk Inn compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 976 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Hawk Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Hawk Inn 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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