Avon Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Berkshire
Avon Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 September 2024, 21 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: 77 Gaywood Drive, Newbury, RG14 2PR
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Avon Fish Bar among the 931 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 931 | 85% | ← Avon Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 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 Avon Fish Bar 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 Avon Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engaging Potential School/college/university | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2013 |
| Alfresco Cuisine Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Freixenet Copestick Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2019 |
| Caffe Pausa At Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Grays Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Compass Group at Stryker (UK) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Community Furniture Project Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Culinera at Trinity School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about Avon Fish Bar
What is Avon Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Avon Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 24 September 2024.
Is Avon Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Avon Fish Bar last inspected?
Avon Fish Bar was last inspected on 24 September 2024, 21 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 Avon Fish Bar?
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 Avon Fish Bar compare to other places in West Berkshire?
85% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Avon Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Avon Fish Bar 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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