1,273 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in West Berkshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. 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.
West Berkshire currently has 1,273 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,049 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.7% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 5 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Chef | RG14 2PR | 1 | May 07, 2025 |
| Lotus Off Licence and Convenience Store | RG14 5EE | 1 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Spice Lounge | RG7 5AN | 1 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Spice Valley | RG17 8XN | 1 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| The Angel | RG7 5RT | 1 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Best Kebab | 2 | Mar 21, 2025 | |
| Holiday Inn Reading West | RG7 5HT | 2 | Aug 06, 2025 |
| ICollege Alternative Education | RG18 4DH | 2 | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Kebab Korner | RG14 5AA | 2 | Jul 01, 2025 |
| Kungfu Buffet Restaurant | RG14 5EN | 2 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Taj Of India | RG14 5BX | 2 | Nov 04, 2025 |
| Thatcham Tandoori | RG19 3HQ | 2 | Jul 17, 2025 |
| The Cross Keys | RG8 7AR | 2 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| The Old Boot Inn | RG7 6LT | 2 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| The Queens Arms Hotel | RG17 7ET | 2 | Jul 07, 2025 |
There are currently 909 food businesses in West Berkshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.7% 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.
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.
Inspection frequency in West Berkshire 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.