The Bourne Valley Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Bourne Valley Inn holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: Upper Link, St Mary Bourne, Andover, SP11 6BT
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
A 1 is rare: only 16 of 1,040 rated places in Basingstoke and Deane score this low, about one in 65. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ← The Bourne Valley Inn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Bourne Valley Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bourne Valley Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninny's House At St Mary Bourne Village Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| The Boundary Community Shop And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Lunch, St Mary Bourne Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 July 2025 |
| Chartwells At St Mary Bourne Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Red Kite Kids Club At St Mary Bourne Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about The Bourne Valley Inn
What is The Bourne Valley Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bourne Valley Inn has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 8 January 2026.
Is The Bourne Valley Inn safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Bourne Valley Inn last inspected?
The Bourne Valley Inn was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Bourne Valley Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bourne Valley Inn 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, while The Bourne Valley Inn holds a 1. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Bourne Valley Inn 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Basingstoke and Deane, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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