The Soldiers Return
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Soldiers Return is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Soldiers Return, 80 Upper Sherborne Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5RP, in the Basingstoke and Deane local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Basingstoke and Deane oversees 1,290 registered food businesses, of which 73% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Basingstoke and Deane is 4.6 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Soldiers Return, 80 Upper Sherborne Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire
- Postcode
- RG21 5RP
- Local Authority
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 608686
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Soldiers Return?
The Soldiers Return has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Basingstoke and Deane.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Soldiers Return last inspected?
The Soldiers Return was last inspected on 2026-01-21. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Soldiers Return located?
The Soldiers Return is located at Soldiers Return, 80 Upper Sherborne Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire , RG21 5RP, in the Basingstoke and Deane local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG21 postcode area.