Food hygiene ratings in Theale
There are 36 food businesses in Theale with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by West Berkshire Council. One more is awaiting a first inspection, or is exempt because it handles too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Theale
83% of rated businesses in Theale hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 2 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across West Berkshire as a whole, 86% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Theale does worse, by 3 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 29 | 83% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 4 | 11% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 6% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Theale
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Noa's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| Spice Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 January 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Theale
How many food businesses in Theale have a hygiene rating?
36 food businesses in Theale have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by West Berkshire Council. 35 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Theale?
83% of rated businesses in Theale hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Theale?
2 food businesses in Theale hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 2 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Theale?
Environmental health officers at West Berkshire Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in West Berkshire
- Newbury 383 places
- Thatcham 168 places
- Hungerford 128 places
- Tilehurst 39 places
- Pangbourne 37 places
- Burghfield 33 places
- Calcot 31 places
- Burghfield Common 26 places
Food businesses in Theale
- Berkshire Kebab House Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bradleys 5 - Very good
- Caterlink @ The Castle School Theale 5 - Very good
- Caterlink at Theale Green School 5 - Very good
- Cobbs at Englefield 4 - Good
- Elior at The Hive 5 - Very good
- Eurest 5 - Very good
- Gather & Gather Limited at Direct Wines Ltd 5 - Very good
- Haywards Farm School 5 - Very good
- Kaya Fast Food 5 - Very good
- King Wok 5 - Very good
- La Baguetterie 5 - Very good
- Laithwaite's Wine 5 - Very good
- Le Caffe Aroma @ Westcoast Ltd 5 - Very good
- Love by Lucy and Liam Ltd 5 - Very good
- Noa's 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Olive Catering Services Ltd @ Cafe 10 5 - Very good
- One Stop (T&S) Stores 5 - Very good
- Premier Stores Theale Convenience 4 - Good
- Spice Lounge 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Street Food Shack 5 - Very good
- Taste Of China 5 - Very good
- The Bull 5 - Very good
- The Co-Operative Food 5 - Very good
- The Crown Inn 5 - Very good
- The Falcon and The Jacket Bar 5 - Very good
- The Kiosk 4 - Good
- The Old Lamb Hotel 5 - Very good
- The Volunteer 5 - Very good
- Theale Golf Centre 4 - Good
Showing 30 of 36 businesses in Theale. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.