Abbey House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Test Valley
Abbey House 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
This is a fresh result: Abbey House was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Abbey, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8YB
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Abbey House 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% | ← Abbey House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Abbey House 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 Abbey House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Water Rooms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2022 |
| Marie Louise House Caring Premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Cafe Fresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Cocky Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Cult Antiques Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| La Parisienne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| No 5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Abbey House
What is Abbey House's food hygiene rating?
Abbey House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Abbey House 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 Abbey House last inspected?
Abbey House was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Abbey House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbey House compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Abbey House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Abbey House 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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Abbey House is one of 217 rated food businesses in Romsey. See every hygiene rating in Romsey →
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