The Sun Inn

Hampshire

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 11 June 2026 by Test Valley.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Sun Inn, from November 2018 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Sun Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Sun Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
20 November 2018	5 / 5	Very good
28 March 2025	5 / 5	Very good
11 June 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Sun Inn in Hampshire has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Winchester Road,
Romsey,
Hampshire,
SO51 7JG

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Sun Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Sun Inn?

Food hygiene at The Sun Inn is inspected by Test Valley, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.testvalley.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Sun Inn

What is The Sun Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Sun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 11 June 2026.

When was The Sun Inn last inspected?

The Sun Inn was last inspected by Test Valley on 11 June 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.