Old Library food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
Old Library 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: Old Library was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 58 Cheap Street, Newbury, RG14 5DH
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Old Library 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% | ← Old Library | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Library 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 Old Library, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghassans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Club Bar & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Friends United Limited T/A Chilis Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Eight Bells For Mental Health Caring Premises | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Halfords Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2016 |
| Bill's Restaurants Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about Old Library
What is Old Library's food hygiene rating?
Old Library has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Old Library 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 Old Library last inspected?
Old Library was last inspected on 17 June 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 Old Library?
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 Old Library 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 Old Library is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Old Library 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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