Rowan Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Basingstoke and Deane
Rowan Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: Newnham Hill, Crown Lane, Newnham, RG27 9AN
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Rowan Lodge 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% | ← Rowan Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rowan Lodge 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 Rowan Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| The Hogget (Hook) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Millers Ark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Tylney Hall Hotel Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Gordon Brown Outdoor Educ Cntr Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Tylney Park Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Rowan Lodge
What is Rowan Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Rowan Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Rowan Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rowan Lodge last inspected?
Rowan Lodge was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Rowan Lodge?
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 Rowan Lodge 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 Rowan Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Rowan Lodge 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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