Mercer Way Stores Ltd

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-04-16

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Mercer Way Stores Ltd is a retailers - other located at 14 - 18 Mercer Way, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7QH, in the Test Valley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — 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 food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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
Retailers - other
Address
14 - 18 Mercer Way, Romsey, Hampshire
Postcode
SO51 7QH
Local Authority
Test Valley
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
19537

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Mercer Way Stores Ltd?

Mercer Way Stores Ltd 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 retailers - other?

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 Mercer Way Stores Ltd last inspected?

Mercer Way Stores Ltd was last inspected on 2025-04-16. 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 Mercer Way Stores Ltd located?

Mercer Way Stores Ltd is located at 14 - 18 Mercer Way, Romsey, Hampshire , SO51 7QH, in the Test Valley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SO51 postcode area.