The Bear And Ragged Staff food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Test Valley
The Bear And Ragged Staff 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 20 May 2026, 3 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: Romsey Road, Stoneymarsh, Romsey, SO51 0LB
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts The Bear And Ragged Staff 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 Bear And Ragged Staff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bear And Ragged Staff 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 Bear And Ragged Staff, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 78 Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kimbridge Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| G And J Mobile Catering Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Mottisfont Kitchen Cafe And Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Mottisfont Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| The Mill Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Michelmersh And Timsbury Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| Michelmersh And Timsbury Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
Questions about The Bear And Ragged Staff
What is The Bear And Ragged Staff's food hygiene rating?
The Bear And Ragged Staff has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Bear And Ragged Staff 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 Bear And Ragged Staff last inspected?
The Bear And Ragged Staff was last inspected on 20 May 2026, 3 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 Bear And Ragged Staff?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bear And Ragged Staff 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 Bear And Ragged Staff is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Bear And Ragged Staff 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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