Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Latest rating available
The Squirrels food hygiene rating
The Squirrels
Manor Road
Chilworth
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 7JE Inspected 14 August 2026
Chilworth
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 7JE Inspected 14 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Test Valley
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Squirrels in Test Valley currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 14 August 2026. The Squirrels is registered as a Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises and is located at Manor Road, Chilworth, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7JE.
- Business name
- The Squirrels
- Business type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Local authority
- Test Valley
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 14 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 30171
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
14 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The Squirrels has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 12 September 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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