West Berkshire Museum food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
West Berkshire Museum holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 12 August 2015, more than 10 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: West Berkshire Museum 1 The Wharf, Newbury, RG14 5AS
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so West Berkshire Museum 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% | ← West Berkshire Museum | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 West Berkshire Museum 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 West Berkshire Museum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Restaurants Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Caner's Kebabs Mobile caterer | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Ghassan Halteh - GP52 EBL Mobile caterer | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
| KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| GAIL's Newbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Educafe at Newbury Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| BrewBlood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about West Berkshire Museum
What is West Berkshire Museum's food hygiene rating?
West Berkshire Museum has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 12 August 2015.
Is West Berkshire Museum 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Berkshire Museum last inspected?
West Berkshire Museum was last inspected on 12 August 2015, more than 10 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 West Berkshire Museum?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Berkshire Museum 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 West Berkshire Museum holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects West Berkshire Museum 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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