Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 August 2010, more than 15 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Down Farm Oxford Road, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8RT
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd) sits behind roughly 932 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ← Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd) 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 Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 May 2026 |
| The Coach Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Bread and Beyond Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2018 |
| Priors Court School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Priors Court School - The Seasons Houses School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd)
What is Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd)'s food hygiene rating?
Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 19 August 2010.
Is Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd) last inspected?
Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd) was last inspected on 19 August 2010, more than 15 years 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 Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd) 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 Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd) holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Down Farm Meat (Illsley Chieveley Ltd) 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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