Food Hygiene Ratings in Bracknell Forest

805 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 83.1% rated "very good".

805
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
2
Rated 0 or 1
83.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good83.1%579
Good11.6%81
Satisfactory4.2%29
Improvement Needed0.9%6
Major Improvement0.3%2
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Other catering premises16720.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen15919.8%
Retailers - other15419.1%
Caring Premises8510.6%
Takeaway/sandwich shop587.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub556.8%
School/college/university475.8%
Mobile caterer405.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Bracknell Forest are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 805 registered food businesses for Bracknell Forest. Of these, 697 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.1% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 2 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Cumin GardenRG45 6DS1Jul 01, 2026
West End Farm Cafe LtdRG42 5RH1Jul 28, 2025
Amoy Chinese TakeawayRG12 8UX2Jan 28, 2026
Asian Grocery StoreGU47 0TF2May 23, 2025
Great Wall Chinese TakeawayRG12 9LP2May 01, 2026
Ikram Continental & Halal MarketRG12 1JG2Oct 24, 2024
Jollof Isle and Jollof Isle FoodsRG422Mar 10, 2026
Kebab Kitchen2Aug 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Bracknell Forest have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 579 food businesses in Bracknell Forest with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Bracknell Forest?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Bracknell Forest?+

Inspection frequency in Bracknell Forest depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies