Bombay Sapphire Distillery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Basingstoke and Deane
Bombay Sapphire Distillery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 5 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: The Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Laverstoke Mill, London Road, RG28 7NR
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Bombay Sapphire Distillery 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% | ← Bombay Sapphire Distillery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bombay Sapphire Distillery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Day Centre Caring Premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| The Watership Down Nursery Caring Premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Overton Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Watership Down Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Bombay Sapphire Distillery
What is Bombay Sapphire Distillery's food hygiene rating?
Bombay Sapphire Distillery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Bombay Sapphire Distillery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bombay Sapphire Distillery last inspected?
Bombay Sapphire Distillery was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
How does Bombay Sapphire Distillery 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 Bombay Sapphire Distillery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Bombay Sapphire Distillery 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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