The Duck And Tipple food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Duck And Tipple holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Duck And Tipple was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: First Floor, 16 Wote Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7NW
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Duck And Tipple 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% | ← The Duck And Tipple | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Duck And Tipple 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 The Duck And Tipple, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Chennai Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Chick Mex Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Boswells Cafe & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Alchemy Bar And Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Afrizi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about The Duck And Tipple
What is The Duck And Tipple's food hygiene rating?
The Duck And Tipple has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Duck And Tipple 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Duck And Tipple last inspected?
The Duck And Tipple was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 The Duck And Tipple?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Duck And Tipple 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 The Duck And Tipple is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Duck And Tipple 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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