Longstock House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Test Valley
Longstock House 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
The rating dates from 21 March 2025, 15 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: Longstock Park, Longstock, Stockbridge, SO20 6EH
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Longstock House 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% | ← Longstock House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Longstock House 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 Longstock House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leckford Estate - The Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Leckford Abbas Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| The Peat Spade Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Longstock House
What is Longstock House's food hygiene rating?
Longstock House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 21 March 2025.
Is Longstock House 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 Longstock House last inspected?
Longstock House was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 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 Longstock House?
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 Longstock House compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Longstock House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Longstock House 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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Longstock House is one of 61 rated food businesses in Stockbridge. See every hygiene rating in Stockbridge →
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