The Woolpack Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Woolpack Inn 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 12 March 2026, 4 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 Woolpack, Totford, Northington, SO24 9TJ
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Woolpack Inn sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ← The Woolpack Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Woolpack Inn 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 The Woolpack Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Roast Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| The Yard Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2025 |
| Bon And Rose Gelato Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Becka Cooper Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Northbrook Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| The Final Furlong Cake Box AKA The Final Furlong Fizz Box Manufacturers/packers | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Old Alresford Cottage Caring Premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Chocolate Craft Ltd Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about The Woolpack Inn
What is The Woolpack Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Woolpack Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The Woolpack Inn 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 The Woolpack Inn last inspected?
The Woolpack Inn was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 The Woolpack Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Woolpack Inn 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, while The Woolpack Inn holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Woolpack Inn 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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