Ego Kingsclere food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basingstoke and Deane
Ego Kingsclere 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: Newbury Road, Kingsclere, Newbury, RG20 4SY
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Ego Kingsclere 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% | ← Ego Kingsclere | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ego Kingsclere 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 Ego Kingsclere, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Big's Stop Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 January 2026 |
| Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| Impact Food Group At Cheam School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Ego Kingsclere
What is Ego Kingsclere's food hygiene rating?
Ego Kingsclere has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Ego Kingsclere 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 Ego Kingsclere last inspected?
Ego Kingsclere was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Ego Kingsclere?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ego Kingsclere 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 Ego Kingsclere is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Ego Kingsclere 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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