Red Basil food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hastings
Red Basil 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 8 February 2026, 5 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: 52 Robertson Street, Hastings, TN34 1HL
How it compares in Hastings
That puts Red Basil among the 749 places in Hastings holding top marks, 91% 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 | 749 | 91% | ← Red Basil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Red Basil 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 Red Basil, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby's Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Babilicious 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| 3 Souls in a bowl @ French's Bar Other catering premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Castle View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Caffe Galleria Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
Questions about Red Basil
What is Red Basil's food hygiene rating?
Red Basil has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 8 February 2026.
Is Red Basil 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 Red Basil last inspected?
Red Basil was last inspected on 8 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Basil?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Basil compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and Red Basil is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Red Basil 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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