The Gamekeepers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basingstoke and Deane
The Gamekeepers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 8 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: Tunworth Road, Mapledurwell, Basingstoke, RG25 2LU
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Gamekeepers 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% | ← The Gamekeepers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Gamekeepers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conkers Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Caterlink At Old Basing Infant School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Basing House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Basingstoke Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Bartons Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Charlies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Cromwell Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about The Gamekeepers
What is The Gamekeepers's food hygiene rating?
The Gamekeepers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 14 October 2025.
Is The Gamekeepers 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gamekeepers last inspected?
The Gamekeepers was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
How does The Gamekeepers 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 The Gamekeepers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Gamekeepers 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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