Two Watermills food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
Two Watermills holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Two Watermills Monks Lane, Newbury, RG14 7RH
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Two Watermills 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% | ← Two Watermills | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Two Watermills 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 Two Watermills, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Newbury Caring Premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Chartwell & Starbucks @ Newbury College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2021 |
| Costa Coffee At Tesco Extra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Ho Wan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2016 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about Two Watermills
What is Two Watermills's food hygiene rating?
Two Watermills has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Two Watermills 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Two Watermills last inspected?
Two Watermills was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 months 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 Two Watermills?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Two Watermills 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 Two Watermills is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Two Watermills 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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