Caught food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Test Valley
Caught holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2024, 19 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: 12 Church Street, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8BU
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Caught 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% | ← Caught | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Caught 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 Caught, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| King John's House Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Paws For Thought Cat Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Josies Romsey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Romsey Abbey Church Rooms Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Cocky Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Cafe Fresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about Caught
What is Caught's food hygiene rating?
Caught has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Caught 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caught last inspected?
Caught was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Caught?
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 Caught compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Caught is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Caught 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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