The Hoddington Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Hoddington Arms 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 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hoddington Arms, Bidden Road, Upton Grey, RG25 2RL
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Hoddington Arms 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 Hoddington Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hoddington Arms 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 Hoddington Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Grey Village Shop Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2026 |
| South Warnborough Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2025 |
| The Poacher Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Fox And Goose Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2025 |
| The Gamekeepers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| The Monkey House Nursery School Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Crossways Caring Premises | 2.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 April 2026 |
| RAFA Kidz Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Hoddington Arms
What is The Hoddington Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Hoddington Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 21 November 2024.
Is The Hoddington Arms 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 Hoddington Arms last inspected?
The Hoddington Arms was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Hoddington Arms?
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 Hoddington Arms 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 Hoddington Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Hoddington Arms 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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