Mr Simms Sweet Shop

Basingstoke

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 30 January 2026 by Basingstoke and Deane.

What does this rating mean?

Mr Simms Sweet Shop in Basingstoke has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

1 Westminster House,
Festival Place,
Basingstoke,
Hampshire,
RG21 7LS

Mr Simms Sweet Shop Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Mr Simms Sweet Shop. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Mr Simms Sweet Shop?

Food hygiene at Mr Simms Sweet Shop is inspected by Basingstoke and Deane, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Mr Simms Sweet Shop

What is Mr Simms Sweet Shop’s food hygiene rating?

Mr Simms Sweet Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 30 January 2026.

When was Mr Simms Sweet Shop last inspected?

Mr Simms Sweet Shop was last inspected by Basingstoke and Deane on 30 January 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.