Andover Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Test Valley
Andover Food Bank 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
The rating dates from 14 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St John The Baptist Church, Alexandra Road, Andover, SP10 3AD
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Andover Food Bank 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% | ← Andover Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Andover Food Bank 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 Andover Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Ashbourne Court Care Home Caring Premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Andover Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Cafe Destino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Aramark At Andover College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Harvest Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Andover Food Bank
What is Andover Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Andover Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 14 March 2024.
Is Andover Food Bank 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 Andover Food Bank last inspected?
Andover Food Bank was last inspected on 14 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Andover Food Bank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Andover Food Bank compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Andover Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Andover Food Bank 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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