The Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basingstoke and Deane
The Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 January 2025, 18 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: Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook, RG27 0EZ
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Shop 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 Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Shop 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 Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherfield On Loddon Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| The Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| The Four Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Longbridge Mill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Sherfield Oaks Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Sherfield Early Years Centre School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| St Leonards Church Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about The Shop
What is The Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 10 January 2025.
Is The Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shop last inspected?
The Shop was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 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 Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Shop 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 Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Shop 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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