The Apollo Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Basingstoke and Deane
The Apollo 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 27 November 2025, 7 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: Apollo Hotel, Popley Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9NU
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Apollo Hotel among the 777 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 | 777 | 75% | ← The Apollo Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 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 255 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Apollo Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Nursery Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Baxter Storey At Honeywell Avionics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Amigo Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Community Furniture Project Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
| Cornerstone Miss Muffet Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Barchester Health Care At St Thomas's Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Alphabet City Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about The Apollo Hotel
What is The Apollo Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Apollo Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 27 November 2025.
Is The Apollo 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 Apollo Hotel last inspected?
The Apollo Hotel was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
How does The Apollo Hotel compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and The Apollo Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Apollo 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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