TOP ratings have been handed to more than 20 establishments in Basingstoke and Deane after inspection.

Food hygiene ratings, which are conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), give businesses a score from five, hygiene standards are very good, to zero, which means urgent improvement is required.

The handling of food, cleanliness and condition of the building and facilities, and the officer's confidence in the establishment, are assessed by food safety officers.

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22 establishments were handed the rating 'very good' in February, the FSA's website shows.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

  • Rated 5: Kittys Coffee Shop / Candies Sweets at Pack Lane Wool, 171 Pack Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on February 7

  • Rated 5: Miller And Carter at Down Grange House, Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on February 7

  • Rated 5: Grove Bistro at Grove House, Lutyens Close, Lychpit, Basingstoke; rated on February 6

  • Rated 5: Baxter Storey At The AA at Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on February 5

  • Rated 5: Vemillion at 9 Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on February 5

  • Rated 5: Chopstix Noodle Bar at 15 - 16 Hampstead House, Festival Place, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on February 1

  • Rated 5: Republic Of Pizza & Desserts at 29 - 33 Winchester Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on February 1

  • Rated 5: McDonalds at Mcdonalds Drive Thru, Tot Hill Services, A34 Newbury Bypass, Burghclere; rated on January 31

  • Rated 5: Poppins Restaurant at 2 - 3 Market Place, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on January 29

  • Rated 5: Spicy Tadka at 23 Westminster House, Festival Place, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on January 29

  • Rated 5: Buzz Bingo at Bingo Hall, Basingstoke Leisure Park, Worting Road, Basingstoke; rated on January 26

  • Rated 5: Cafe In The Park at Beggarwood Community Centre, Broadmere Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on January 24

  • Rated 5: Red Rose Indian Restaurant at Red Rose Tandoori, 7 Buckland Parade, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on January 24

  • Rated 5: Saffron Tandoori at 9 Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on January 24

  •  Rated 5: Las Iguanas at R3, Festival Place, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on January 23

  • Rated 5: Community Kitchen at United Reformed Church, London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on January 16

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

  •  Rated 5: The Carnarvon Arms at Winchester Road, Whitway, Burghclere, Newbury; rated on February 8

  • Rated 5: The Badgers Wood at Wolverton Road, Baughurst, Tadley, Hampshire; rated on February 1

  • Rated 5: The Hatch at London Road, Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on January 23

  • Rated 5: The Soldiers Return at Soldiers Return, 80 Upper Sherborne Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on January 22

Takeaways

  • Rated 5: Greggs at K10, Festival Place, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on February 5

  • Rated 5: Domino's Pizza at 6 Winton Square, Basingstoke, Hampshire; rated on January 18