THE latest food hygiene ratings have been released for a group of eateries in Basingstoke and Deane.

Conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), the ratings range from zero (urgent improvement is required) to five (hygiene standards are very good).

However, it is important to remember that the food hygiene ratings reflect the standards of food hygiene, not food quality.

New food hygiene ratings were given to five of Basingstoke and Deane’s establishments, the FSA website shows.

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The following ratings have been given to five restaurants, cafes and canteens:

Zizzis

1 London Street, Basingstoke

Rating: 4 

Last inspected: August 5

Meldiz Turkish Restaurant at Sundaes Gelato

20a Winchester Street, Basingstoke

Rating: 4 

Last inspected: August 19

Cafe Giardino

2 - 3 Kensington House, Festival Place, Basingstoke

Rating: 3

Last inspected: August 9

Grove Bistro at Grove House

Lutyens Close, Lychpit, Basingstoke

Rating 3: 

Last inspected: August 17

Blue Ginger

Bell Street, Whitchurch

Rating: 2

Last inspected: August 23