Bracknell Buzz food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bracknell Forest
Bracknell Buzz holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 August 2021, more than 4 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: 4 Alston House Market Street, Bracknell, RG12 1FA
How it compares in Bracknell Forest
That puts Bracknell Buzz among the 580 places in Bracknell Forest holding top marks, 83% 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 | 580 | 83% | ← Bracknell Buzz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Bracknell Buzz 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 Bracknell Buzz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & I Oriental Foods Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bracknell Shopmobility Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2021 |
| Gymfinity Kids Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2016 |
| Brown Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
Questions about Bracknell Buzz
What is Bracknell Buzz's food hygiene rating?
Bracknell Buzz has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bracknell Forest Council on 17 August 2021.
Is Bracknell Buzz 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bracknell Buzz last inspected?
Bracknell Buzz was last inspected on 17 August 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bracknell Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bracknell Buzz?
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 Bracknell Buzz compare to other places in Bracknell Forest?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in Bracknell Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Bracknell Buzz is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bracknell Forest Council inspects Bracknell Buzz 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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