Sheep Fayre Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Test Valley
Sheep Fayre Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sheep Fayre Stores was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 74 Highlands Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2QA
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Sheep Fayre Stores 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% | ← Sheep Fayre Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sheep Fayre Stores 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 Sheep Fayre Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Dolce At Andover C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Dolce At Wolverdene School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Baguette De Moet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| GOL Elite Coaching Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Dolce At Vigo Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Cooper Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Sheep Fayre Stores
What is Sheep Fayre Stores's food hygiene rating?
Sheep Fayre Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Sheep Fayre Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sheep Fayre Stores last inspected?
Sheep Fayre Stores was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Sheep Fayre Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sheep Fayre Stores compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Sheep Fayre Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Sheep Fayre Stores 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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