Timaru food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Test Valley
Timaru 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 8 September 2025, 10 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: Timaru, 106 Greatbridge Road, Romsey, SO51 0HB
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Timaru 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% | ← Timaru | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Timaru 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 Timaru, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Express PFS Greatbridge Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Carabella Gifts Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Freedom Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Flack Manor Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Romsey Brewery House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Gateway Central Services Ltd At The Romsey School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Little Sunlights Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Timaru
What is Timaru's food hygiene rating?
Timaru has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Timaru 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 Timaru last inspected?
Timaru was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 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 Timaru?
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 Timaru compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Timaru is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Timaru 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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Understanding this rating
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