The Bere food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basingstoke and Deane
The Bere holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 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: 1B Church Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AD
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Bere 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 Bere | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bere 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 Bere, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kudos Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Whitchurch Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| The Village Bakery Whitchurch Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Whitchurch Local Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 November 2024 |
| Whitchurch Silk Mill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Whitchurch Filling Station Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about The Bere
What is The Bere's food hygiene rating?
The Bere has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 31 March 2025.
Is The Bere 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bere last inspected?
The Bere was last inspected on 31 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 The Bere?
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 Bere 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 Bere is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Bere 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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