The Winkle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Winkle 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 4 October 2024, 21 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: Winklebury Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8BA
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Winkle 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 Winkle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Winkle 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 Winkle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Castle Hill Pre-School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Church Of The Good Shepherd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2020 |
| Cornerstone Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Community Furniture Project Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
| Baxter Storey At Honeywell Avionics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Chef Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about The Winkle
What is The Winkle's food hygiene rating?
The Winkle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 4 October 2024.
Is The Winkle 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 Winkle last inspected?
The Winkle was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 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 Winkle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Winkle 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 Winkle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Winkle 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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