Fairfields Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Basingstoke and Deane
Fairfields Ice Cream holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 May 2026, 2 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: Unit 1, Station Yard, Station Hill, RG25 3JH
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Fairfields Ice Cream 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% | ← Fairfields Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Fairfields Ice Cream 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 Fairfields Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old House At Home Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| Thai Restaurant At The Old House At Home Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Overton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| Overton Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Upham Inns At The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Caviste Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Village Bakery Overton Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2026 |
| Overton Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Fairfields Ice Cream
What is Fairfields Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Fairfields Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 11 May 2026.
Is Fairfields Ice Cream 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fairfields Ice Cream last inspected?
Fairfields Ice Cream was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 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 Fairfields Ice Cream?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fairfields Ice Cream 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 Fairfields Ice Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Fairfields Ice Cream 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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