Pizza House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Berkshire
Pizza House holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Pizza House was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 9 The Courtyard The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HQ
How this rating has changed
Pizza House has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 4 June 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 3 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in West Berkshire
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 1,090 rated places in West Berkshire score this low, about one in 182. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Pizza House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Pizza House the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pizza House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus at William House Caring Premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Kingsland Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Baguette de France Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| Cook & Butcher Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| B D Crayden Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2021 |
| Burgers On The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Pizza House
What is Pizza House's food hygiene rating?
Pizza House has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by West Berkshire Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Pizza House safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Pizza House last inspected?
Pizza House was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Pizza House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizza House compare to other places in West Berkshire?
85% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Pizza House holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Pizza House 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at West Berkshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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