What is the average food hygiene rating in West Berkshire?

The average food hygiene rating in West Berkshire is 4.77 out of 5, across 1,087 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does West Berkshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

85.6% of rated premises in West Berkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.9 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks West Berkshire 97 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in West Berkshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

931 food businesses in West Berkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.6% of the 1,087 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in West Berkshire have a low hygiene rating?

20 food businesses in West Berkshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this West Berkshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for West Berkshire (1,251 establishments on record, 1,087 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in West Berkshire

In West Berkshire, 85.6% of 1,087 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.77/5. These figures cover 1,251 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

West Berkshire has 931 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,087 rated premises (85.6%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 85.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +5.9 pp
National rank: 97 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in West Berkshire

5★ Very Good

931 (85.6%)

4★ Good

93 (8.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

43 (4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

12 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (0.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 135 awaiting inspection and 29 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 135 awaiting inspection and 29 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in West Berkshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in West Berkshire?: The average food hygiene rating in West Berkshire is 4.77 out of 5, across 1,087 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does West Berkshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 85.6% of rated premises in West Berkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.9 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks West Berkshire 97 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in West Berkshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 931 food businesses in West Berkshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.6% of the 1,087 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in West Berkshire have a low hygiene rating?: 20 food businesses in West Berkshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this West Berkshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for West Berkshire (1,251 establishments on record, 1,087 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in West Berkshire

Dolce Ltd at Downsway Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Downsway Primary School Warbreck Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire · RG31 6FE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Braeburn Lodge Care HomeCaring Premises · Braeburn Lodge Care Home Bath Road, Beenham, Reading, West Berkshire · RG7 5JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Burger King At Welcome Break Membury Services, WestboundRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Burger King, Membury, Hungerford, West Berkshire · RG17 7TY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Choice Care Group At Boxgrove HouseCaring Premises · Boxgrove Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire · RG31 5TX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Choice Care Group At Little Heath CourtCaring Premises · Little Heath Court Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire · RG31 5TX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
KFC WestboundTakeaway/sandwich shop · Motorway Service Area, Membury, Hungerford, West Berkshire · RG17 7TY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Okin FoodsRetailers - other · RG18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Hann’s TreatsOther catering premises · RG14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Greenshaw Learning Trust at Park House SchoolSchool/college/university · Park House School Andover Road, Newbury, West Berkshire · RG14 6NQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
St Bartholomew's SchoolSchool/college/university · St Bartholomews School Andover Road, Newbury, West Berkshire · RG14 6JP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Culinera at Speenhamland Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Speenhamland Primary School Pelican Lane, Newbury, West Berkshire · RG14 1NU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Daneas KitchenOther catering premises · RG14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026

Places needing improvement in West Berkshire

Newbury SupermarketRetailers - other · 100 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, West Berkshire · RG14 5DY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2026
Spice ValleyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 10 High Street, Lambourn, Hungerford, West Berkshire · RG17 8XN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 June 2025
The AngelPub/bar/nightclub · Angel Inn Bath Road, Woolhampton, Reading, West Berkshire · RG7 5RT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 September 2025
Eastern ChefTakeaway/sandwich shop · 71 Gaywood Drive, Newbury, West Berkshire · RG14 2PR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 May 2025
Spice LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 20 High Street, Theale, Reading, West Berkshire · RG7 5AN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 January 2026
Noa'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Abbey House 1650 Arlington Business Park, Theale, Reading, West Berkshire · RG7 4SA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2026
Phoenix the Village Shop LimitedRetailers - other · The Village Shop Bath Road, Woolhampton, Reading, West Berkshire · RG7 5RT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 April 2026
The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger and Desserts/The Fat DessertsRetailers - other · 88 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, West Berkshire · RG14 5EE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,251 real Food Standards Agency records for West Berkshire, of which 1,087 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.