Brookside Filling Station food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
Brookside Filling Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2019, more than 6 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: Brookside Wantage Road, Great Shefford, Hungerford, RG17 7DB
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Brookside Filling Station 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% | ← Brookside Filling Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brookside Filling Station 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 Brookside Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Shop Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 September 2024 |
| West Berkshire Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 November 2025 |
| Foxes Catering Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Priscilla's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2019 |
| The Pheasant Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Springburn Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| The Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| The Ibex Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about Brookside Filling Station
What is Brookside Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Brookside Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 29 November 2019.
Is Brookside Filling Station 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brookside Filling Station last inspected?
Brookside Filling Station was last inspected on 29 November 2019, more than 6 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 Brookside Filling Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Brookside Filling Station 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 Brookside Filling Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Brookside Filling Station 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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