Baguette de France food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Berkshire
Baguette de France holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2022, more than 3 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: 20 The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HX
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Baguette de France 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% | ← Baguette de France | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Baguette de France 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 Baguette de France, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook & Butcher Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Burgers On The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| B D Crayden Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2021 |
| Crickets Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Caterplus at William House Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Daisy’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about Baguette de France
What is Baguette de France's food hygiene rating?
Baguette de France has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 11 November 2022.
Is Baguette de France 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Baguette de France last inspected?
Baguette de France was last inspected on 11 November 2022, more than 3 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 Baguette de France?
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 Baguette de France 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 Baguette de France is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Baguette de France 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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