Caffe Botanico food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
Caffe Botanico 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
This is a fresh result: Caffe Botanico was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in West Berkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Berkshire ratings →
Address: 13 - 15 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1DJ
How this rating has changed
Caffe Botanico was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Caffe Botanico 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% | ← Caffe Botanico | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 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 Caffe Botanico 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 Caffe Botanico, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobrizo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Cornish Bakery Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Angelica's Terrace Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Esquires Coffee Newbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Caffe Botanico
What is Caffe Botanico's food hygiene rating?
Caffe Botanico has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Caffe Botanico 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 Caffe Botanico last inspected?
Caffe Botanico was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Caffe Botanico?
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 Caffe Botanico compare to other places in West Berkshire?
85% of the 1,093 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caffe Botanico is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Caffe Botanico 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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