Dummer Down Brewery food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
Dummer Down Brewery 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 24 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Dummer Down Farm, Duxford Lane, Dummer, RG25 2AR
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Dummer Down Brewery 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% | ← Dummer Down Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dummer Down Brewery 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 Dummer Down Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honesty At Dummer Down Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 December 2025 |
| Puck Cider Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2025 |
| Serious Sport Centre Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Worthy Earth Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Fox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Dummer Down Brewery
What is Dummer Down Brewery's food hygiene rating?
Dummer Down Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 24 May 2022.
Is Dummer Down Brewery 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 Dummer Down Brewery last inspected?
Dummer Down Brewery was last inspected on 24 May 2022, more than 4 years 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 Dummer Down Brewery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dummer Down Brewery 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 Dummer Down Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Dummer Down Brewery 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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