The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basingstoke and Deane
The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 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: Strawberry Fields, Egbury Road, St Mary Bourne, SP11 6DQ
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ← The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe 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 Thirsty Strawberry Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Bourne Valley Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 January 2026 |
| Ninny's House At St Mary Bourne Village Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| The Boundary Community Shop And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Lunch, St Mary Bourne Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Chartwells At St Mary Bourne Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Red Kite Kids Club At St Mary Bourne Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe
What is The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 2 July 2025.
Is The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe last inspected?
The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 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 The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe 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, while The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe 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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