Next food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Next 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 5 March 2025, 16 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: 12 - 20 Parkway Shopping Centre, Newbury, RG14 1AY
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Next 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% | ← Next | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Next 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 Next, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Juices & More Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Boswells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| HMV Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2022 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Kings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Hotel Chocolat Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2012 |
| Iro Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Next
What is Next's food hygiene rating?
Next has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Next 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 Next last inspected?
Next was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 Next?
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 Next 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 Next is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Next 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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