The Big's Stop food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Basingstoke and Deane
The Big's Stop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 19 January 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: Pitchorn Farm, Newbury Road, Kingsclere, RG20 4TA
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Big's Stop 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 Big's Stop | |
| 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 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 Big's Stop 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 Big's Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Budgens At West Kingsclere Filling Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| Ego Kingsclere Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Kingsclere CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Quackers After School Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Piccolo Pre School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 November 2024 |
Questions about The Big's Stop
What is The Big's Stop's food hygiene rating?
The Big's Stop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 19 January 2026.
Is The Big's Stop 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Big's Stop last inspected?
The Big's Stop was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 Big's Stop?
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 Big's Stop 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 Big's Stop holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Big's Stop 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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