Blue Ginger food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basingstoke and Deane
Blue Ginger holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2025, 15 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: 17 Bell Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AE
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Blue Ginger 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% | ← Blue Ginger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Blue Ginger 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 Blue Ginger, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2025 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| The Village Bakery Whitchurch Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Whitchurch Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Whitchurch Sweets Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Wellbeing Pharmacy Retailers - other | 129 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kudos Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Blue Ginger
What is Blue Ginger's food hygiene rating?
Blue Ginger has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Blue Ginger 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Ginger last inspected?
Blue Ginger was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 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 Blue Ginger?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Ginger 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 Blue Ginger is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Blue Ginger 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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