The Basement food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reigate and Banstead
The Basement 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 21 July 2023, more than 2 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: Victoria House, 90 Victoria Road, Horley, RH6 7AB
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
That puts The Basement among the 662 places in Reigate and Banstead holding top marks, 73% 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 | 662 | 73% | ← The Basement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 182 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 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 Basement 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 Basement, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horley Methodist Church Other catering premises | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2018 |
| Coughlans Bakeries Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Costa Del Sol Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bobby's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Blacks Burgers Featuring Hewies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Collingwood Batchellor Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2025 |
Questions about The Basement
What is The Basement's food hygiene rating?
The Basement has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 21 July 2023.
Is The Basement 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 Basement last inspected?
The Basement was last inspected on 21 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Basement?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Basement compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 912 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, and The Basement is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects The Basement 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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The Basement is one of 135 rated food businesses in Horley. See every hygiene rating in Horley →
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