Cafe QM food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basingstoke and Deane
Cafe QM holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2025, 7 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: Queen Marys College, Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3HF
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Cafe QM 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% | ← Cafe QM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe QM 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 Cafe QM, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Copper Beeches Caring Premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Alphabet City Day Nursery School/college/university | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Alphabet City Day Nursery Caring Premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Basingstoke Town Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Caterlink At Fairfields Primary School School/college/university | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| BP Grove Road / M&S Simply Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy & Stone Lady Susan Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Beijing House Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Cafe QM
What is Cafe QM's food hygiene rating?
Cafe QM has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Cafe QM 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe QM last inspected?
Cafe QM was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 Cafe QM?
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 Cafe QM 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 Cafe QM is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Cafe QM 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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