The Proteus Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basingstoke and Deane
The Proteus Cafe 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 20 March 2025, 15 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: Proteus Creation Space, Council Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3DH
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Proteus Cafe 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% | ← The Proteus Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Proteus Cafe 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 Proteus Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Fairfields Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Basingstoke Town Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Alphabet City Day Nursery School/college/university | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Alphabet City Day Nursery Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy & Stone Lady Susan Court Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Basingstoke Labyrinth Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Alchemy Bar And Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Basingstoke Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about The Proteus Cafe
What is The Proteus Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Proteus Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 20 March 2025.
Is The Proteus Cafe 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 Proteus Cafe last inspected?
The Proteus Cafe was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 Proteus Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Proteus Cafe 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 The Proteus Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Proteus Cafe 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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