Candover Valley Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basingstoke and Deane
Candover Valley Store 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 30 September 2025, 9 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: Preston Candover, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2EE
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Candover Valley Store among the 778 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 | 778 | 75% | ← Candover Valley Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 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 256 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Candover Valley Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candover Valley Pre School Caring Premises | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Chartwells At Preston Candover Cof E Primary School School/college/university | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| The Candover Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about Candover Valley Store
What is Candover Valley Store's food hygiene rating?
Candover Valley Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Candover Valley Store 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 Candover Valley Store last inspected?
Candover Valley Store was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
How does Candover Valley Store compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and Candover Valley Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Candover Valley Store 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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