The Furze Bush Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Furze Bush Inn 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 13 June 2025, 13 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 Furze Bush, Hatt Common, East Woodhay, RG20 0NQ
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Furze Bush Inn 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 Furze Bush Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Furze Bush Inn 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 Furze Bush Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| The Rampant Cat Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about The Furze Bush Inn
What is The Furze Bush Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Furze Bush Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 13 June 2025.
Is The Furze Bush Inn 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 Furze Bush Inn last inspected?
The Furze Bush Inn was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 13 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 Furze Bush Inn?
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 Furze Bush Inn 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 Furze Bush Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Furze Bush 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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