Black Dam Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basingstoke and Deane
Black Dam Stores 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 3 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: 33 Munnings Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EH
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Black Dam Stores 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% | ← Black Dam Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Black Dam Stores 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 Black Dam Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dam Chinese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| BP Grove Road / M&S Simply Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Basingstoke Indoor Tennis Centre Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Copper Beeches Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Cafe QM School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Accent Catering At The Costello School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Alphabet City Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Alphabet City Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
Questions about Black Dam Stores
What is Black Dam Stores's food hygiene rating?
Black Dam Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 3 January 2025.
Is Black Dam Stores 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 Black Dam Stores last inspected?
Black Dam Stores was last inspected on 3 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 Black Dam Stores?
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 Black Dam Stores 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 Black Dam Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Black Dam Stores 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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