The Kitchen Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Test Valley
The Kitchen Cafe 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 11 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: Cedar Nursery, Sandy Lane, Abbotswood, SO51 0PD
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts The Kitchen Cafe 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% | ← The Kitchen Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Kitchen Cafe 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 The Kitchen Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon And Jinja Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Chilli Pepper Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Dawat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Abbotswood Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Gramo Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Romsey Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| I Wanna Be...Role Play Village Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2020 |
| Charlies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about The Kitchen Cafe
What is The Kitchen Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Kitchen Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 11 September 2025.
Is The Kitchen Cafe 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 The Kitchen Cafe last inspected?
The Kitchen Cafe was last inspected on 11 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 The Kitchen Cafe?
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 The Kitchen Cafe compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Kitchen Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Kitchen Cafe 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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