Punjabi Virsa food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
Punjabi Virsa holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 12 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 4A Hambridge Road, Newbury, RG14 5SS
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Punjabi Virsa sits behind roughly 932 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ← Punjabi Virsa | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Punjabi Virsa 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 Punjabi Virsa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Furniture Project Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| A2 Dominion @ Audrey Needham House Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Halfords Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2016 |
| Educafe at Newbury Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Friends United Limited T/A Chilis Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Caffe Pausa At Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Club Bar & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Freixenet Copestick Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2019 |
Questions about Punjabi Virsa
What is Punjabi Virsa's food hygiene rating?
Punjabi Virsa has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Punjabi Virsa safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Punjabi Virsa last inspected?
Punjabi Virsa was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 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 Punjabi Virsa?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Punjabi Virsa compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Punjabi Virsa holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Punjabi Virsa 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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