The Holly Blue food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Holly Blue 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
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bradley Way, Beggarwood, Basingstoke, RG23 7GF
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Holly Blue 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 Holly Blue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Holly Blue 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 Holly Blue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Neurological Centre Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| McDonalds Other catering premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Shooting Stars Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Caterlink At Hatch Warren Infant School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about The Holly Blue
What is The Holly Blue's food hygiene rating?
The Holly Blue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 18 July 2024.
Is The Holly Blue 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 Holly Blue last inspected?
The Holly Blue was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 Holly Blue?
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 Holly Blue 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 Holly Blue is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Holly Blue 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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