Whitchurch Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basingstoke and Deane
Whitchurch Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 November 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: 5 Winchester Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AH
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Whitchurch Local sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ← Whitchurch Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Whitchurch Local 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 Whitchurch Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Whitchurch Silk Mill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| The Bere Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Kudos Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Whitchurch Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Whitchurch Filling Station Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| The Village Bakery Whitchurch Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Whitchurch Local
What is Whitchurch Local's food hygiene rating?
Whitchurch Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Whitchurch Local safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitchurch Local last inspected?
Whitchurch Local was last inspected on 29 November 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 Whitchurch Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whitchurch Local 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, while Whitchurch Local holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Whitchurch Local 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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