Romsey Signal Box food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Test Valley
Romsey Signal Box 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 21 June 2023, more than 3 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: Brick Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8LG
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Romsey Signal Box 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% | ← Romsey Signal Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Romsey Signal Box 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 Romsey Signal Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Platform 2, Marco's At Romsey Takeaway/sandwich shop | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Hampshire County Council Hockley House Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Age Concern Other catering premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Brendoncare - Romsey Tuesday Lunch Club Other catering premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2022 |
| 108 The Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Romsey Signal Box
What is Romsey Signal Box's food hygiene rating?
Romsey Signal Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 21 June 2023.
Is Romsey Signal Box 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 Romsey Signal Box last inspected?
Romsey Signal Box was last inspected on 21 June 2023, more than 3 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 Romsey Signal Box?
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 Romsey Signal Box compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Romsey Signal Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Romsey Signal Box 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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