The Crown Old Basing food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Crown Old Basing 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 11 February 2025, 17 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: The Crown Inn, The Street, Old Basing, RG24 7BW
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Crown Old Basing among the 777 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 | 777 | 75% | ← The Crown Old Basing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 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 255 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Crown Old Basing 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 Crown Old Basing, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basing House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Caterlink At Old Basing Infant School School/college/university | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Bartons Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Cromwell Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Charlies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| BaxterStorey At Lavazza (Factory) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about The Crown Old Basing
What is The Crown Old Basing's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Old Basing has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 11 February 2025.
Is The Crown Old Basing 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 Crown Old Basing last inspected?
The Crown Old Basing was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 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 Crown Old Basing?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown Old Basing compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and The Crown Old Basing is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Crown Old Basing 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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