The Old Bell And Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Test Valley
The Old Bell And Crown 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 16 September 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.
Address: Village Street, Hatherden, Andover, SP11 0HT
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts The Old Bell And Crown 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 Old Bell And Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Bell And Crown 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 Old Bell And Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather Ltd At Co-op Distribution Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Rothsay Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| The Travelling Thai Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Andover Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Enham Village Shop And Post Office Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Connect Catering Ltd Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Enham Tea Room And Charity Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about The Old Bell And Crown
What is The Old Bell And Crown's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bell And Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 16 September 2025.
Is The Old Bell And Crown 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 Old Bell And Crown last inspected?
The Old Bell And Crown was last inspected on 16 September 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 Old Bell And Crown?
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 Old Bell And Crown 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 Old Bell And Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Old Bell And Crown 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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