The Snugg Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
The Snugg Cafe 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 27 January 2026, 5 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: Snelsmore Common Cafe Wantage Road, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, RG14 3BN
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Snugg Cafe 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% | ← The Snugg Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Snugg Cafe 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 The Snugg Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Hare Grammar School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Donnington Valley Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| BP Garage Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2013 |
| Burger King At Moto Services Chieveley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2017 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2012 |
Questions about The Snugg Cafe
What is The Snugg Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Snugg Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 27 January 2026.
Is The Snugg Cafe 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 The Snugg Cafe last inspected?
The Snugg Cafe was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 The Snugg Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Snugg Cafe 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 The Snugg Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Snugg Cafe 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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