What is the average food hygiene rating in Basingstoke and Deane?

The average food hygiene rating in Basingstoke and Deane is 4.65 out of 5, across 1,033 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Basingstoke and Deane compare with the national average for food hygiene?

75.2% of rated premises in Basingstoke and Deane hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.5 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Basingstoke and Deane 234 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Basingstoke and Deane have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

777 food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.2% of the 1,033 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane have a low hygiene rating?

17 food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Basingstoke and Deane food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Basingstoke and Deane (1,283 establishments on record, 1,033 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Basingstoke and Deane

In Basingstoke and Deane, 75.2% of 1,033 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.65/5. These figures cover 1,283 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Basingstoke and Deane has 777 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,033 rated premises (75.2%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

5★ share: 75.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -4.5 pp
National rank: 234 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Basingstoke and Deane

5★ Very Good

777 (75.2%)

4★ Good

185 (17.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

54 (5.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

16 (1.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 24 awaiting inspection and 226 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 24 awaiting inspection and 226 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Basingstoke and Deane: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Basingstoke and Deane?: The average food hygiene rating in Basingstoke and Deane is 4.65 out of 5, across 1,033 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Basingstoke and Deane compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 75.2% of rated premises in Basingstoke and Deane hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.5 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Basingstoke and Deane 234 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Basingstoke and Deane have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 777 food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.2% of the 1,033 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Basingstoke and Deane food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Basingstoke and Deane (1,283 establishments on record, 1,033 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Basingstoke and Deane

Basingstoke Really Awesome CoffeeMobile caterer · RG23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
BCOT NurseryCaring Premises · Basingstoke College Of Technology, Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire · RG21 8TN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Travelling GluttonMobile caterer · RG24
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Wellington ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Wellington Arms, Baughurst Road, Baughurst, Tadley · RG26 5LP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
The Duck And TipplePub/bar/nightclub · First Floor, 16 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire · RG21 7NW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Kelanthara KitchenMobile caterer · RG21
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 May 2026
Oakley Hall HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Oakley Hall, Oakley, Basingstoke, Hampshire · RG23 7EL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Priory OaksSchool/college/university · The Priory School, Pamber End, Tadley, Hampshire · RG26 5QD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Pizza HutTakeaway/sandwich shop · 22 Hampstead House, Festival Place, Basingstoke, Hampshire · RG21 7LG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Pemberley House Care HomeCaring Premises · Grove Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire · RG21 3HL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Omakase Japanese RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 19 - 19A London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire · RG21 7NT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
The Post Box Sports BarPub/bar/nightclub · 5 - 7 London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire · RG21 7AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Basingstoke and Deane

Winklebury Fish And ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 56 Watson Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire · RG23 8AW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 July 2025
Kings Pizza And KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop · 23 London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire · RG21 7PG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2026
VoyageCaring Premises · 358 Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire · RG22 5DY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 May 2026
Woodlands StoresRetailers - other · 42 Woodlands, Penwood, Highclere, Newbury · RG20 9EU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 January 2025
Tadley Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 62 Bishopswood Road, Tadley, Hampshire · RG26 4HD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 July 2025
The New DynastyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 70 Franklin Avenue, Tadley, Hampshire · RG26 4ET
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 May 2025
B And MRetailers - other · 4 Wallop Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire · RG22 4TW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 June 2025
Tropical BrazilOther catering premises · 1 Reading Road, Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire · RG24 8LN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,283 real Food Standards Agency records for Basingstoke and Deane, of which 1,033 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.