Eight Bells For Mental Health food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Berkshire
Eight Bells For Mental Health holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Highfield Avenue, Newbury, RG14 5DS
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Eight Bells For Mental Health 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% | ← Eight Bells For Mental Health | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Eight Bells For Mental Health 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 Eight Bells For Mental Health, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghassans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Club Bar & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Friends United Limited T/A Chilis Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Cow & Cask Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2014 |
| Fit Cookie Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Halfords Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2016 |
| Chego's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Eight Bells For Mental Health
What is Eight Bells For Mental Health's food hygiene rating?
Eight Bells For Mental Health has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 10 November 2025.
Is Eight Bells For Mental Health 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eight Bells For Mental Health last inspected?
Eight Bells For Mental Health was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 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 Eight Bells For Mental Health?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Eight Bells For Mental Health 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 Eight Bells For Mental Health is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Eight Bells For Mental Health 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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