Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Basingstoke and Deane
Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 July 2025, 11 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: Fur And Feathers, Herriard, Basingstoke, RG25 2PN
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers among the 778 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 | 778 | 75% | ← Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 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 256 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 Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers 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 Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2017 |
| Little Meadows Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
| 51 Degrees North Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| The Flight Deck Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers
What is Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers's food hygiene rating?
Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 24 July 2025.
Is Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers last inspected?
Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 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 Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers?
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 Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers 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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