Fledglings Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Reading
Fledglings Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 51 Armour Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6JP
How it compares in Reading
That puts Fledglings Lodge among the 881 places in Reading holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ← Fledglings Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Fledglings Lodge 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 Fledglings Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Asian Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Cake and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cornerstones/A2Dominion Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Caterlink at Park Lane Primary Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Blip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Berkshire Meat Traders Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Fledglings Lodge
What is Fledglings Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Fledglings Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 16 October 2023.
Is Fledglings Lodge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fledglings Lodge last inspected?
Fledglings Lodge was last inspected on 16 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fledglings Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fledglings Lodge compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Fledglings Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Fledglings Lodge 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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