The Lunch, St Mary Bourne food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Basingstoke and Deane
The Lunch, St Mary Bourne 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 16 April 2025, 14 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: St Mary Bourne Village Centre, Bourne Meadow, St Mary Bourne, SP11 6BE
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Lunch, St Mary Bourne 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% | ← The Lunch, St Mary Bourne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Lunch, St Mary Bourne 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 Lunch, St Mary Bourne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninny's House At St Mary Bourne Village Centre Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| The Boundary Community Shop And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Bourne Valley Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 January 2026 |
| Chartwells At St Mary Bourne Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Red Kite Kids Club At St Mary Bourne Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 July 2025 |
| Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about The Lunch, St Mary Bourne
What is The Lunch, St Mary Bourne's food hygiene rating?
The Lunch, St Mary Bourne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 16 April 2025.
Is The Lunch, St Mary Bourne 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 The Lunch, St Mary Bourne last inspected?
The Lunch, St Mary Bourne was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 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 The Lunch, St Mary Bourne?
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 The Lunch, St Mary Bourne 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 The Lunch, St Mary Bourne is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Lunch, St Mary Bourne 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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