Church Of The Good Shepherd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basingstoke and Deane
Church Of The Good Shepherd 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 14 October 2020, more than 5 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: Winklebury Centre, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8BU
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Church Of The Good Shepherd 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% | ← Church Of The Good Shepherd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Church Of The Good Shepherd 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 Church Of The Good Shepherd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Pre-School School/college/university | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Basingstoke Snooker Club / Academy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Basingstoke Fish & Chips At The White Hart Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Chef Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about Church Of The Good Shepherd
What is Church Of The Good Shepherd's food hygiene rating?
Church Of The Good Shepherd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 14 October 2020.
Is Church Of The Good Shepherd 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 Church Of The Good Shepherd last inspected?
Church Of The Good Shepherd was last inspected on 14 October 2020, more than 5 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 Church Of The Good Shepherd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Church Of The Good Shepherd 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 Church Of The Good Shepherd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Church Of The Good Shepherd 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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