Food Hygiene Ratings in Basingstoke and Deane

1,312 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 73.8% rated "very good".

1,312
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
20
Rated 0 or 1
73.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good73.8%772
Good18.5%193
Satisfactory5.7%60
Improvement Needed0.1%1
Major Improvement1.8%19
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Other catering premises30122.9%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen23117.6%
Retailers - other20915.9%
School/college/university1289.8%
Caring Premises1148.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub1047.9%
Mobile caterer725.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop685.2%

Food hygiene ratings in Basingstoke and Deane are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 1,312 registered food businesses for Basingstoke and Deane. Of these, 1,046 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 20 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Winklebury Fish And ChipsRG23 8AW0Jul 30, 2025
Bons Brothers LtdRG22 5EA1Sep 09, 2026
Eat Halal Meat At PremierRG24 9ES1Jul 02, 2026
Go Fresh Fish Ltd At PremierRG24 9ES1Jul 03, 2026
Hasan's Kebabs1Mar 17, 2026
Herbies PizzaRG22 6DJ1Aug 07, 2026
Holiday InnRG21 3EE1Aug 07, 2026
Madni Meat And Poultry At Honey And GheeRG21 7DZ1Oct 23, 2025
Oak Tree Nursery And Pre-SchoolRG28 7EN1Sep 11, 2026
PremierRG24 9ES1Jul 02, 2026
Tadley Convenience StoreRG26 4HD1Jul 07, 2025
Tadley Local PremierRG26 4QH1Feb 17, 2026
The Bourne Valley InnSP11 6BT1Jan 08, 2026
The Calleva ArmsRG7 2PH1Jul 14, 2026
The FoxRG25 2QW1Sep 18, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Basingstoke and Deane have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 772 food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.8% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Basingstoke and Deane?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Basingstoke and Deane?+

Inspection frequency in Basingstoke and Deane depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies