The Rampant Cat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Rampant Cat 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 31 July 2025, 11 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: Broadlayings, Woolton Hill, Newbury, RG20 9TP
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rampant Cat sits behind roughly 778 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ← The Rampant Cat | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Rampant Cat 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 Rampant Cat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Broadmead Rest Home Caring Premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Education Catering At Woolton Hill County Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Chartwells At St Thomas C Of E Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Quackers Out Of School Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Woodlands Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 January 2025 |
| Enbridge House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about The Rampant Cat
What is The Rampant Cat's food hygiene rating?
The Rampant Cat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 31 July 2025.
Is The Rampant Cat 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 Rampant Cat last inspected?
The Rampant Cat was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 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 Rampant Cat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Rampant Cat 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, while The Rampant Cat holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Rampant Cat 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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