Lion Oak food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Test Valley
Lion Oak holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lion Oak Court, 17 Salisbury Road, Andover, SP10 2JJ
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Lion Oak 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% | ← Lion Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lion Oak 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 Lion Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Court Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Andover Food Bank Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Clifford House Caring Premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Gather & Gather UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Harvest Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Lion Oak
What is Lion Oak's food hygiene rating?
Lion Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 19 July 2023.
Is Lion Oak 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lion Oak last inspected?
Lion Oak was last inspected on 19 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 Lion Oak?
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 Lion Oak compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Lion Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Lion Oak 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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