Swan Street Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basingstoke and Deane
Swan Street Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 5 - 5A Swan Street, Kingsclere, Newbury, RG20 5PP
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Swan Street Stores among the 777 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 75% | ← Swan Street Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 255 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Swan Street Stores none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Swan Street Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honesty At Kingsclere Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| The Village Butcher Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Premier Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 9 December 2024 |
| Kingsclere Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Bel And The Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Piccolo Pre School Nursery Caring Premises | 190 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 November 2024 |
| Kingsclere Village Club Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
Questions about Swan Street Stores
What is Swan Street Stores's food hygiene rating?
Swan Street Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Swan Street Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swan Street Stores last inspected?
Swan Street Stores was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swan Street Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swan Street Stores compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and Swan Street Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Swan Street Stores and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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