Elior at The Hive food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
Elior at The Hive holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 February 2026, 4 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.
Address: Ground Floor East Hive 1 1510 - 1520 Arlington Business Park, Theale, Reading, RG7 4SA
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Elior at The Hive among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← Elior at The Hive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Very 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 Elior at The Hive 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 Elior at The Hive, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2021 |
| Gather & Gather Limited at Direct Wines Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Laithwaite's Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2015 |
| Le Caffe Aroma @ Westcoast Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Greggs PLC at Sainsburys Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Love by Lucy and Liam Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Kaya Fast Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about Elior at The Hive
What is Elior at The Hive's food hygiene rating?
Elior at The Hive has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Elior at The Hive 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elior at The Hive last inspected?
Elior at The Hive was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 Elior at The Hive?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Elior at The Hive compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Elior at The Hive is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Elior at The Hive 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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