The Highclere Red House And Deli food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Highclere Red House And Deli 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
The rating dates from 17 July 2025, 11 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: The Red House, Andover Road, Highclere, RG20 9PU
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Highclere Red House And Deli 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 Highclere Red House And Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Highclere Red House And Deli 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 Highclere Red House And Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Catering Ltd At Thorngrove School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Enbridge House Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
| Highclere Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Woodlands Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 January 2025 |
| Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Education Catering At Woolton Hill County Junior School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Chartwells At St Thomas C Of E Infant School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Quackers Out Of School Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about The Highclere Red House And Deli
What is The Highclere Red House And Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Highclere Red House And Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 17 July 2025.
Is The Highclere Red House And Deli 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 Highclere Red House And Deli last inspected?
The Highclere Red House And Deli was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 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 Highclere Red House And Deli?
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 Highclere Red House And Deli 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 Highclere Red House And Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Highclere Red House And Deli 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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