The Paper Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Test Valley
The Paper Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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: George Yard, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1PD
How it compares in Test Valley
In Test Valley, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Paper Shop sits behind roughly 858 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 858 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ← The Paper Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Paper Shop 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 Paper Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Copper Mahal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Globe (Pub) Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Fireaway Andover Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Grilled Cheese Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Baguette De Moet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about The Paper Shop
What is The Paper Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Paper Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Test Valley Council on 29 April 2026.
Is The Paper Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Paper Shop last inspected?
The Paper Shop was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Paper Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Paper Shop compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, while The Paper Shop holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Paper Shop 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 Paper Shop is one of 368 rated food businesses in Andover. See every hygiene rating in Andover →
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