John O' Gaunt Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Test Valley
John O' Gaunt Inn 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 8 December 2025, 7 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: Horsebridge Road, Kings Somborne, Stockbridge, SO20 6PU
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts John O' Gaunt Inn 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% | ← John O' Gaunt Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 John O' Gaunt Inn 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 John O' Gaunt Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Cross Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Epworth Lunches Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| The Boot Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| The Glass House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Mottisfont Kitchen Cafe And Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Mottisfont Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Broughton Community Shop Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
Questions about John O' Gaunt Inn
What is John O' Gaunt Inn's food hygiene rating?
John O' Gaunt Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 8 December 2025.
Is John O' Gaunt Inn 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 John O' Gaunt Inn last inspected?
John O' Gaunt Inn was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 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 John O' Gaunt Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does John O' Gaunt Inn compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and John O' Gaunt Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects John O' Gaunt Inn 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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