Ferns Bakehouse

Newbury

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 16 April 2026 by West Berkshire.

What does this rating mean?

Ferns Bakehouse in Newbury has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

9 Inches Yard Market Street,
Newbury,
West Berkshire,
RG14 5DP

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Ferns Bakehouse. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Ferns Bakehouse?

Food hygiene at Ferns Bakehouse is inspected by West Berkshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.westberks.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Ferns Bakehouse

What is Ferns Bakehouse’s food hygiene rating?

Ferns Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 16 April 2026.

When was Ferns Bakehouse last inspected?

Ferns Bakehouse was last inspected by West Berkshire on 16 April 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.