Bread and Beyond food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Berkshire
Bread and Beyond holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 August 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Priors Court School Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9NU
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Bread and Beyond among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ← Bread and Beyond | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bread and Beyond none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bread and Beyond, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priors Court School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Priors Court School - The Seasons Houses School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Priors Court School YAP - Bradbury House School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2016 |
| Priors Court School YAP - Robin Cottage School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2016 |
| Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage School/college/university | 404 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 April 2016 |
| Ye Olde Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about Bread and Beyond
What is Bread and Beyond's food hygiene rating?
Bread and Beyond has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 10 August 2018.
Is Bread and Beyond safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bread and Beyond last inspected?
Bread and Beyond was last inspected on 10 August 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bread and Beyond?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bread and Beyond compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bread and Beyond is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Bread and Beyond and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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