The Calleva Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Calleva 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 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Common, Silchester, Reading, RG7 2PH
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Calleva 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 Calleva 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 Calleva 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 Calleva Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silchester Village Market Cafe Other catering premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Wilson's Wonders Bakery Mobile caterer | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Caterlink At Silchester Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| The Willows School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2026 |
| Silchester Farm Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Pelican Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Pamber Heath Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Calleva Arms
What is The Calleva Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Calleva Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 2 July 2024.
Is The Calleva 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 Calleva Arms last inspected?
The Calleva Arms was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Calleva 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 Calleva 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 Calleva Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Calleva 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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