Cobbs at Englefield food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Cobbs at Englefield holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
94% of rated food businesses in West Berkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Berkshire ratings →
Address: Wickcroft Farm Pangbourne Road, Theale, Reading, RG7 5EA
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Cobbs at Englefield sits behind roughly 931 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 9% | ← Cobbs at Englefield | |
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Cobbs at Englefield none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cobbs at Englefield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Stir Food at Englefield C.E. Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Caterlink at Theale Green School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caterlink @ The Castle School Theale School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Berkshire Kebab House Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| King Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| One Stop (T&S) Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2013 |
| La Baguetterie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Cobbs at Englefield
What is Cobbs at Englefield's food hygiene rating?
Cobbs at Englefield has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Cobbs at Englefield safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cobbs at Englefield last inspected?
Cobbs at Englefield was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cobbs at Englefield?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cobbs at Englefield compare to other places in West Berkshire?
85% of the 1,093 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Cobbs at Englefield holds a 4. 99 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Cobbs at Englefield and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Cobbs at Englefield is one of 38 rated food businesses in Theale. See every hygiene rating in Theale →
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