MBS Caribbean Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basingstoke and Deane
MBS Caribbean Groceries holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 May 2026, 2 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: 4 Church Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7QE
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so MBS Caribbean Groceries sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ← MBS Caribbean Groceries | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 MBS Caribbean Groceries 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 MBS Caribbean Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick Mex Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Chennai Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Alchemy Bar And Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Basingstoke Labyrinth Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| CakeCo Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about MBS Caribbean Groceries
What is MBS Caribbean Groceries's food hygiene rating?
MBS Caribbean Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 6 May 2026.
Is MBS Caribbean Groceries safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was MBS Caribbean Groceries last inspected?
MBS Caribbean Groceries was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 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 MBS Caribbean Groceries?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MBS Caribbean Groceries 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, while MBS Caribbean Groceries holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects MBS Caribbean Groceries 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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