Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 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: 26 Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5AG
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses 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% | ← Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses 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 Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caner's Kebabs Mobile caterer | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Ghassan Halteh - GP52 EBL Mobile caterer | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
| Bill's Restaurants Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| GAIL's Newbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Griffins Family Butcher Limited Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| BrewBlood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses
What is Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses's food hygiene rating?
Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 25 October 2018.
Is Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses last inspected?
Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses was last inspected on 25 October 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 Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses 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 Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses 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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