Harroway Organic Gardens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basingstoke and Deane
Harroway Organic Gardens 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 27 February 2025, 16 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: Kingsclere Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7QB
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Harroway Organic Gardens 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% | ← Harroway Organic Gardens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Harroway Organic Gardens 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 Harroway Organic Gardens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Nursery And Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Peak House Farm Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Berehill House Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| The Craft House & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2025 |
| The Brunch Box Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| The Prince Regent Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Blue Rickshaw Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| The White Hart Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Harroway Organic Gardens
What is Harroway Organic Gardens's food hygiene rating?
Harroway Organic Gardens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Harroway Organic Gardens 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 Harroway Organic Gardens last inspected?
Harroway Organic Gardens was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 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 Harroway Organic Gardens?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harroway Organic Gardens 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 Harroway Organic Gardens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Harroway Organic Gardens 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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