Fifth Road Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Fifth Road Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 December 2004, more than 21 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: 29 Fifth Road, Newbury, RG14 6DN
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Fifth Road Stores sits behind roughly 1,025 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ← Fifth Road Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fifth Road Stores 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 Fifth Road Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Rankin School Breakfast and After School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| City Arts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| ICollege Alternative Education School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2022 |
| Lily's Chops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Hetherton of Berkshire Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Fifth Road Stores
What is Fifth Road Stores's food hygiene rating?
Fifth Road Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Berkshire Council on 11 December 2004.
Is Fifth Road Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Fifth Road Stores last inspected?
Fifth Road Stores was last inspected on 11 December 2004, more than 21 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 Fifth Road Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fifth Road Stores 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 Fifth Road Stores holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Fifth Road Stores 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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