Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Basingstoke and Deane
Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2025, 15 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: Budgens At Kingsclere Service Station, Newbury Road, Kingsclere, RG20 4TA
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station 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% | ← Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station 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 Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Big's Stop Mobile caterer | 163 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 January 2026 |
| Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| Ego Kingsclere Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Kingsclere CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Quackers After School Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Piccolo Pre School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 November 2024 |
Questions about Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station
What is Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station last inspected?
Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station?
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 Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station 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 Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station 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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