The Dew Pond Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basingstoke and Deane
The Dew Pond Restaurant 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 25 September 2024, 21 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: Old Burghclere, Newbury, Hampshire, RG20 9LH
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Dew Pond Restaurant 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 Dew Pond Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dew Pond Restaurant 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 Dew Pond Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carnarvon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Porchester Farms Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Highclere Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| St Michaels School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Chartwells At Burghclere County Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Burghclere Pre-school And Toddler Group Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Shell Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about The Dew Pond Restaurant
What is The Dew Pond Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Dew Pond Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 25 September 2024.
Is The Dew Pond Restaurant 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 The Dew Pond Restaurant last inspected?
The Dew Pond Restaurant was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 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 Dew Pond Restaurant?
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 Dew Pond Restaurant 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 Dew Pond Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Dew Pond Restaurant 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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