Food Hygiene Ratings in Basingstoke and Deane

1,297 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 74.4% rated "very good".

1,297
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
17
Rated 0 or 1
74.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good74.4%775
Good18.3%191
Satisfactory5.6%58
Improvement Needed0.1%1
Major Improvement1.5%16
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Other catering premises28722.1%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen23318.0%
Retailers - other21316.4%
School/college/university1249.6%
Caring Premises1158.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub1037.9%
Mobile caterer695.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop675.2%

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. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. 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 1,297 registered food businesses for Basingstoke and Deane. Of these, 1,042 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 17 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 snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Winklebury Fish And ChipsRG23 8AW0Jul 30, 2025
Asian Oriental SupermarketRG21 7NU1Apr 07, 2026
B And MRG22 4TW1Jun 26, 2025
Basingstoke Golf ClubRG25 2AD1May 29, 2026
Budgens / Old Barn StoresRG25 2BQ1Jan 14, 2025
Hasan's Kebabs1Mar 17, 2026
Kings Pizza And KebabRG21 7PG1Mar 27, 2026
Madni Meat And Poultry At Honey And GheeRG21 7DZ1Oct 23, 2025
Simply FreshRG26 4EU1Dec 04, 2025
Tadley Convenience StoreRG26 4HD1Jul 07, 2025
Tadley Local PremierRG26 4QH1Feb 17, 2026
The Bourne Valley InnSP11 6BT1Jan 08, 2026
The FoxRG25 2QW1Feb 21, 2025
The Jolly FarmerRG25 2JL1Jun 04, 2026
Tropical BrazilRG24 8LN1Mar 13, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 775 food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.4% 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