Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bracknell Forest
Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg 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 11 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 90 Yorktown Road, Sandhurst, GU47 9BH
How it compares in Bracknell Forest
That puts Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg among the 580 places in Bracknell Forest holding top marks, 83% 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 | 580 | 83% | ← Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg 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 Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Casa Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Chopra Food and Wine Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Fenixia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Canton Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| EM Prestige Catering Ltd at The Wellington Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Al's Ices Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
Questions about Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg
What is Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg's food hygiene rating?
Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bracknell Forest Council on 11 April 2024.
Is Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg 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 Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg last inspected?
Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg was last inspected on 11 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg?
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 Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg compare to other places in Bracknell Forest?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in Bracknell Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bracknell Forest Council inspects Hardwicke Quality Fruit and Veg 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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