Five Andover eateries had fresh food hygiene ratings published in the last month.
Those eateries include takeaway spots, cafes and restaurants.
The Food Standards Agency carried out inspections and rated the observed hygiene standards on a scale.
Five is the best rating, meaning standards are very good and fully comply with the law.
Zero is the worst, meaning urgent improvement is necessary.
Inspectors check the following three elements:
How hygienically the food is handled – how it is prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled and stored
The condition of the structure of the buildings – the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation, and other facilities
How the business manages what it does to make sure food is safe and so that the officer can be confident standards will be maintained in the future.
Ratings may be made public immediately by the local council, or after a number of weeks. Often it depends on the circumstances and whether the recipient appealed the decision.
The following places had their ratings made public during the month of October.
The George and Dragon
The Square, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Andover SP11
Rating: 5/5
- Hygienic food handling: Very Good
- Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Very Good
- Management of food safety: Very Good
Date Inspected: 23 October
Finkley Down Farm
Finkley, Andover, SP11
Rating: 5/5
- Hygienic food handling: Very Good
- Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good
- Management of food safety: Good
Date Inspected: 10 September
The New Bengal Takeaway
5 Winchester St, Andover, SP10
Rating: 5/5
- Hygienic food handling: Good
- Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good
- Management of food safety: Very Good
Date Inspected: 01 October
The Town Mills
Bridge Street, Andover, SP10
Rating: 5/5
- Hygienic food handling: Good
- Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good
- Management of food safety: Very Good
Date Inspected: 24 September
Caprinos Pizza Andover
6 The Mall, Bridge Street, Andover, SP10
Rating: 5/5
- Hygienic food handling: Very Good
- Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Very Good
- Management of food safety: Very Good
Date Inspected: 19 August
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