Barrett Food Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wokingham
Barrett Food Stores 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 1 July 2024, more than 2 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 Barrett Crescent, Wokingham, RG40 1UR
How it compares in Wokingham
In Wokingham, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Barrett Food Stores sits behind roughly 848 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 848 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 12% | ← Barrett Food Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 70 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 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 Barrett Food 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 Barrett Food Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinera @ Westende Junior School School/college/university | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Cherry Local Food & Wine Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Core Kids Club Ltd @ All Saints CE Primary School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Dingles Promise Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Culinera @ Wescott Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cafe Mosaic at Wokingham Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
Questions about Barrett Food Stores
What is Barrett Food Stores's food hygiene rating?
Barrett Food Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wokingham Council on 1 July 2024.
Is Barrett Food Stores 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 Barrett Food Stores last inspected?
Barrett Food Stores was last inspected on 1 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wokingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barrett Food Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barrett Food Stores compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, while Barrett Food Stores holds a 4. 128 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Barrett Food 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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