The Wheatsheaf Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Basingstoke and Deane
The Wheatsheaf Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: Popham Lane, North Waltham, Basingstoke, RG25 2BB
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Wheatsheaf Hotel 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 Wheatsheaf Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wheatsheaf Hotel 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 Wheatsheaf Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 January 2026 |
| Dummer Down Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2022 |
| Honesty At Dummer Down Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 December 2025 |
| Puck Cider Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2025 |
| Serious Sport Centre Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Budgens / Old Barn Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2025 |
| Worthy Earth Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At North Waltham Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf Hotel
What is The Wheatsheaf Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 5 March 2026.
Is The Wheatsheaf Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wheatsheaf Hotel last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf Hotel was last inspected on 5 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 The Wheatsheaf Hotel?
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 Wheatsheaf Hotel 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 Wheatsheaf Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Wheatsheaf Hotel 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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