Newbury Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Newbury Supermarket holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: 100 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5DY
How it compares in West Berkshire
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 1,090 rated places in West Berkshire score this low, about one in 1,090. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Newbury Supermarket |
A further 163 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Newbury Supermarket the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Newbury Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Otto Campane Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Hetherton of Berkshire Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Fit Cookie Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Cow & Cask Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2014 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Eight Bells For Mental Health Caring Premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Newbury Supermarket
What is Newbury Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Newbury Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by West Berkshire Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Newbury Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Newbury Supermarket last inspected?
Newbury Supermarket was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Newbury Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newbury Supermarket 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 Newbury Supermarket holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Newbury Supermarket 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.
Tell me when this changes
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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at West Berkshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Your council: West Berkshire
Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.westberks.gov.uk
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