SCL At Old Basing Infants School food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Basingstoke and Deane
SCL At Old Basing Infants School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2024, 19 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: Old Basing Infant School, Milkingpen Lane, Old Basing, RG24 7DL
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts SCL At Old Basing Infants School 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% | ← SCL At Old Basing Infants School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 SCL At Old Basing Infants School 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 SCL At Old Basing Infants School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Old Basing Infant School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Basing House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Bartons Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Conkers Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Cromwell Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Charlies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| BaxterStorey At Lavazza (Factory) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about SCL At Old Basing Infants School
What is SCL At Old Basing Infants School's food hygiene rating?
SCL At Old Basing Infants School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 9 December 2024.
Is SCL At Old Basing Infants School 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was SCL At Old Basing Infants School last inspected?
SCL At Old Basing Infants School was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 SCL At Old Basing Infants School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 SCL At Old Basing Infants School 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 SCL At Old Basing Infants School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects SCL At Old Basing Infants School 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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