The Potting Shed

Basing View

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Potting Shed scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 22 September 2026 by Basingstoke and Deane.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Potting Shed, from March 2025 to September 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2025 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Potting Shed.

Food hygiene rating history for The Potting Shed
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
28 March 2025	4 / 5	Good
22 September 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Potting Shed in Basing View has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

The Old Plant Room,
Plant,
Basing View,
Basingstoke,
RG21 4HG

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Potting Shed. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Potting Shed?

Food hygiene at The Potting Shed 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 The Potting Shed

What is The Potting Shed’s food hygiene rating?

The Potting Shed has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 22 September 2026.

When was The Potting Shed last inspected?

The Potting Shed was last inspected by Basingstoke and Deane on 22 September 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.