The Post Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
The Post Barn 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 28 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Snelsmore House Wantage Road, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, RG14 3BG
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Post Barn 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% | ← The Post Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Post Barn 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 The Post Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnington Valley Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Mary Hare Grammar School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Castlegate Short Break Service Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
| Caterlink @ The Castle School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Donnington Grove Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Gather & Gather Limited at Vodafone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about The Post Barn
What is The Post Barn's food hygiene rating?
The Post Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 28 October 2024.
Is The Post Barn 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 The Post Barn last inspected?
The Post Barn was last inspected on 28 October 2024, 20 months 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 The Post Barn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Post Barn 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 The Post Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Post Barn 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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