The Anton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Test Valley
The Anton Arms 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 12 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Anton Arms, Salisbury Road, Andover, SP10 2JN
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts The Anton Arms 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 Anton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Anton Arms 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 Anton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ashbourne Court Care Home Caring Premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Andover Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Clifford House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Brunos Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| 2Tees Foods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| 360 Degree Sports Coaching Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Compass Group At Anton Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about The Anton Arms
What is The Anton Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Anton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 12 December 2024.
Is The Anton Arms 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 Anton Arms last inspected?
The Anton Arms was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 18 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 Anton Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Anton Arms 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 Anton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Anton Arms 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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