The Chestnut Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Test Valley
The Chestnut Tree 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 7 May 2025, 14 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.
Address: 227 Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LL
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts The Chestnut Tree 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 Chestnut Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Chestnut Tree 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 Chestnut Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Burbidge's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Chalkhill Blue Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Andover Premier Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| 3 2 5 Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Andover Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Humpty Dumpty Playschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
Questions about The Chestnut Tree
What is The Chestnut Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Chestnut Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 7 May 2025.
Is The Chestnut Tree 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 Chestnut Tree last inspected?
The Chestnut Tree was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 Chestnut Tree?
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 The Chestnut Tree 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 Chestnut Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Chestnut Tree 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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The Chestnut Tree is one of 368 rated food businesses in Andover. See every hygiene rating in Andover →
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