Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Berkshire
Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 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: Newbury Cricket And Hockey Club Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1RS
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club 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% | ← Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club 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.
Questions about Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club
What is Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club's food hygiene rating?
Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club last inspected?
Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club?
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 Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club 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 Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Loose Ends at Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club 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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Understanding this rating
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