South Garden food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Test Valley
South Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: 9 Bell Street, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8GY
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts South Garden 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% | ← South Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 South Garden 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 South Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Parisienne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| No 5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Purbani Tandoori Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Cult Antiques Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| B Drummond Ltd Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Marie Louise House Caring Premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Abbey Water Rooms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2022 |
| Cafe Fresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about South Garden
What is South Garden's food hygiene rating?
South Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 5 August 2025.
Is South Garden 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Garden last inspected?
South Garden was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 South Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 South Garden compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and South Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects South Garden 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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