Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basingstoke and Deane
Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe 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 21 August 2024, 22 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: The Ridgeway Centre, Blackdown Close, Basingstoke, RG22 5BN
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe 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% | ← Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe 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 Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke Fish & Chips At The White Hart Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Basingstoke Snooker Club / Academy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Basingstoke Hockey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Chartwells At St Annes Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Basingstoke Baptist Church Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Church Of The Good Shepherd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2020 |
Questions about Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe
What is Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 21 August 2024.
Is Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe 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 Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe last inspected?
Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 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 Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe 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 Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Westside Community Association At Cosy Cafe 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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