The Candover food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Candover holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Candover was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Alresford Road, Preston Candover, Basingstoke, RG25 2EJ
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Candover 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% | ← The Candover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Candover 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 Candover, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candover Valley Pre School Caring Premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Chartwells At Preston Candover Cof E Primary School School/college/university | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Candover Valley Store Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about The Candover
What is The Candover's food hygiene rating?
The Candover has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 19 June 2026.
Is The Candover 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Candover last inspected?
The Candover was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Candover?
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 The Candover 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 The Candover is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Candover 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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