SLM Food and Beverage at Northcroft Leisure Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
SLM Food and Beverage at Northcroft Leisure Centre 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 24 October 2025, 8 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: Northcroft Leisure Centre Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1RS
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts SLM Food and Beverage at Northcroft Leisure Centre 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% | ← SLM Food and Beverage at Northcroft Leisure Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to SLM Food and Beverage at Northcroft Leisure Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanese House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Amegreen at Northcroft School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Iro Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bacon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about SLM Food and Beverage at Northcroft Leisure Centre
What is SLM Food and Beverage at Northcroft Leisure Centre's food hygiene rating?
SLM Food and Beverage at Northcroft Leisure Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 24 October 2025.
Is SLM Food and Beverage at Northcroft Leisure Centre 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 SLM Food and Beverage at Northcroft Leisure Centre last inspected?
SLM Food and Beverage at Northcroft Leisure Centre was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does SLM Food and Beverage at Northcroft Leisure Centre 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 SLM Food and Beverage at Northcroft Leisure Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects SLM Food and Beverage at Northcroft Leisure Centre 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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