Basarabia food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Basarabia 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
This is a fresh result: Basarabia was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in South Holland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Holland ratings →
Address: 11 Market Place, Spalding, PE11 1SP
How this rating has changed
Basarabia has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 29 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 3 4 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Holland
In South Holland, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Basarabia sits behind roughly 623 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 623 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ← Basarabia | |
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 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 Basarabia 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 Basarabia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court1 Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| Family Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Candy Bar Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Little Berries Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Penningtons Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Methodist Church Hall Other catering premises | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Basarabia
What is Basarabia's food hygiene rating?
Basarabia has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Holland Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Basarabia 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 Basarabia last inspected?
Basarabia was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Basarabia?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Basarabia compare to other places in South Holland?
87% of the 715 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while Basarabia holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Basarabia 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Basarabia is one of 461 rated food businesses in Spalding. See every hygiene rating in Spalding →
South Holland inspects and rates 804 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Holland →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.sholland.gov.uk
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