The Fresh food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
The Fresh holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 February 2017, more than 9 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: 86 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5EE
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Fresh 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% | ← The Fresh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Fresh 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 The Fresh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Hetherton of Berkshire Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Le Otto Campane Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Fit Cookie Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Cow & Cask Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2014 |
| City Arts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
Questions about The Fresh
What is The Fresh's food hygiene rating?
The Fresh has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 8 February 2017.
Is The Fresh 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fresh last inspected?
The Fresh was last inspected on 8 February 2017, more than 9 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 The Fresh?
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 The Fresh 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 The Fresh is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Fresh 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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