The Wheatsheaf Braishfield food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Test Valley
The Wheatsheaf Braishfield 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 3 September 2024, 22 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: The Wheatsheaf, Braishfield Road, Braishfield, SO51 0QE
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts The Wheatsheaf Braishfield 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 Wheatsheaf Braishfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wheatsheaf Braishfield 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 Wheatsheaf Braishfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braishfield Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Braishfield Village Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Sir Harold Hillier's Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe And Tilia Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Charlies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Cocky Anchor At Romsey Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Romsey Rugby Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf Braishfield
What is The Wheatsheaf Braishfield's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf Braishfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 3 September 2024.
Is The Wheatsheaf Braishfield 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 Wheatsheaf Braishfield last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf Braishfield was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 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 Wheatsheaf Braishfield?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wheatsheaf Braishfield 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 Wheatsheaf Braishfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Wheatsheaf Braishfield 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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