Royal British Legion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
Royal British Legion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 March 2017, more than 9 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: Royal British Legion Club, Herriard, Basingstoke, RG25 2PG
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Royal British Legion sits behind roughly 778 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ← Royal British Legion | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Royal British Legion 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 Royal British Legion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Meadows Nursery School/college/university | 322 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
| Frans Kitchen / The Fur And Feathers Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| 51 Degrees North Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| The Flight Deck Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Royal British Legion
What is Royal British Legion's food hygiene rating?
Royal British Legion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 30 March 2017.
Is Royal British Legion safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal British Legion last inspected?
Royal British Legion was last inspected on 30 March 2017, more than 9 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 Royal British Legion?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal British Legion 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, while Royal British Legion holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Royal British Legion 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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