The Tasty Plaice

Newbury

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Tasty Plaice scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 29 April 2026 by West Berkshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Tasty Plaice, from February 2022 to April 2026.

Food hygiene rating history for The Tasty Plaice
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
16 February 2022	Not rated	No numeric rating
29 April 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Tasty Plaice in Newbury has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

16 Cheap Street,
Newbury,
West Berkshire,
RG14 5DD

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

Who inspects The Tasty Plaice?

Food hygiene at The Tasty Plaice 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 The Tasty Plaice

What is The Tasty Plaice’s food hygiene rating?

The Tasty Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 29 April 2026.

When was The Tasty Plaice last inspected?

The Tasty Plaice was last inspected by West Berkshire on 29 April 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.