Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basingstoke and Deane
Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads 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 4 February 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: Lower Link Farm, Lower Link, St Mary Bourne, SP11 6DB
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads 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% | ← Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads 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 Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bourne Valley Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 January 2026 |
| Ninny's House At St Mary Bourne Village Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| The Boundary Community Shop And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Lunch, St Mary Bourne Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Thirsty Strawberry Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads
What is Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads's food hygiene rating?
Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads 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 Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads last inspected?
Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads was last inspected on 4 February 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 Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads?
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 Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads 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 Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Baxter Storey At Vitacress Salads 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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