The Hatch food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Hatch 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 21 January 2026, 5 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: London Road, Old Basing, Basingstoke, RG24 7JL
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Hatch 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 Hatch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hatch 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 Hatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conkers Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Caterlink At Old Basing Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Basing House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
Questions about The Hatch
What is The Hatch's food hygiene rating?
The Hatch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 21 January 2026.
Is The Hatch 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 Hatch last inspected?
The Hatch was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Hatch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hatch 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 Hatch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Hatch 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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