The Kitchen Cafe
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Kitchen Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Cedar Nursery, Sandy Lane, Abbotswood, Romsey, SO51 0PD, in the Test Valley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 September 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- Cedar Nursery, Sandy Lane, Abbotswood, Romsey
- Postcode
- SO51 0PD
- Local Authority
- Test Valley
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 763965
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Kitchen Cafe?
The Kitchen Cafe 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 Kitchen Cafe last inspected?
The Kitchen Cafe was last inspected on 2025-09-11. 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 Kitchen Cafe located?
The Kitchen Cafe is located at Cedar Nursery, Sandy Lane, Abbotswood, Romsey , SO51 0PD, in the Test Valley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SO51 postcode area.