Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Test Valley
Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 September 2025, 9 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: Spring Meadow Childrens Centre, Smannell Road, Andover, SP11 6JP
How it compares in Test Valley
In Test Valley, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery sits behind roughly 858 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 858 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ← Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery 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 Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Boss Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| ABM Catering At Knights Enham Infant And Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| B And M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2021 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Cleverchefs At Endeavour Primary School - King Campus School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Finkley East Anton Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery
What is Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Test Valley Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery last inspected?
Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Shepherds Spring Pre School Nursery 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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