Ascot Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bracknell Forest
Ascot Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Warren Row, Ascot, SL5 8HN
How it compares in Bracknell Forest
In Bracknell Forest, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Ascot Local sits behind roughly 657 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 580 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ← Ascot Local | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ascot Local 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 Ascot Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2011 |
| J&S Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Cafe Express Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Ascot Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2016 |
| Chavey Down Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Edith Rose Nursery (Ascot) Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Ascot Local
What is Ascot Local's food hygiene rating?
Ascot Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bracknell Forest Council on 11 August 2025.
Is Ascot Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Ascot Local last inspected?
Ascot Local was last inspected on 11 August 2025, 10 months 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 Ascot Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ascot Local compare to other places in Bracknell Forest?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in Bracknell Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Ascot Local holds a 3. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bracknell Forest Council inspects Ascot Local 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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