Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Test Valley
Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe 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 22 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: Hilliers Nursery, Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, SO51 0QA
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe 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% | ← Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe 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 Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Cocky Anchor At Romsey Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Braishfield Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Romsey Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Gramo Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Dawat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| I Wanna Be...Role Play Village Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2020 |
| Braishfield Village Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe
What is Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe 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 Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe last inspected?
Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe was last inspected on 22 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 Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe?
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 Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe 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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