The Carpenters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Carpenters Arms 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 4 December 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: Harts Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, RG20 9JY
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Carpenters Arms 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 Carpenters Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Carpenters Arms 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 Carpenters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Shell Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2026 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Burghclere Pre-school And Toddler Group Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Chartwells At Burghclere County Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Carnarvon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Chartwells At The Clere School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about The Carpenters Arms
What is The Carpenters Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Carpenters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 4 December 2025.
Is The Carpenters Arms 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 Carpenters Arms last inspected?
The Carpenters Arms was last inspected on 4 December 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 The Carpenters Arms?
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 Carpenters Arms 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 Carpenters Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Carpenters Arms 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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