The Andover Tap At The Lamb
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Andover Tap At The Lamb is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Andover Tap, 21 Winchester Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2EA, in the Test Valley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Test Valley oversees 1,083 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Test Valley is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- The Andover Tap, 21 Winchester Street, Andover, Hampshire
- Postcode
- SP10 2EA
- Local Authority
- Test Valley
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1416750
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Andover Tap At The Lamb?
The Andover Tap At The Lamb has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Test Valley.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Andover Tap At The Lamb last inspected?
The Andover Tap At The Lamb was last inspected on 2025-12-05. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Andover Tap At The Lamb located?
The Andover Tap At The Lamb is located at The Andover Tap, 21 Winchester Street, Andover, Hampshire , SP10 2EA, in the Test Valley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SP10 postcode area.