Sarah’s Snack Base food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Sarah’s Snack Base 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 15 December 2025, 6 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: Mandarin Court Hambridge Road, Newbury, RG14 5SQ
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Sarah’s Snack Base 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% | ← Sarah’s Snack Base | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sarah’s Snack Base, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Furniture Project Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Caffe Pausa At Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Alfresco Cuisine Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Grays Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Compass Group at Stryker (UK) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Freixenet Copestick Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2019 |
| A2 Dominion @ Audrey Needham House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Halfords Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2016 |
Questions about Sarah’s Snack Base
What is Sarah’s Snack Base's food hygiene rating?
Sarah’s Snack Base has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Sarah’s Snack Base 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 Sarah’s Snack Base last inspected?
Sarah’s Snack Base was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Sarah’s Snack Base 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 Sarah’s Snack Base is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Sarah’s Snack Base 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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