Dice Tower food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basingstoke and Deane
Dice Tower holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2026, 4 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: Red Lion Hotel, Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, RG21 7LX
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Dice Tower 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% | ← Dice Tower | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dice Tower 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 Dice Tower, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&S Market Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Chennai Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy & Stone Lady Susan Court Caring Premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Chick Mex Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Alchemy Bar And Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
Questions about Dice Tower
What is Dice Tower's food hygiene rating?
Dice Tower has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Dice Tower 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dice Tower last inspected?
Dice Tower was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 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 Dice Tower?
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 Dice Tower 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 Dice Tower is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Dice Tower 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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