The Mad Duck Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
The Mad Duck Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: The Mad Duck Cafe was inspected on 20 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: 82 - 84 Wintringham Way, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BG
How this rating has changed
The Mad Duck Cafe has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 20 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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
That puts The Mad Duck Cafe among the 931 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 931 | 85% | ← The Mad Duck Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 9% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Mad Duck Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Owl Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Go Beanies Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Harrison Catering at Westwood Farm Infant School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Asian Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| High Rise Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Dolce Ltd at Downsway Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Everyday Express Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Hungry Birds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about The Mad Duck Cafe
What is The Mad Duck Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Mad Duck Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 20 July 2026.
Is The Mad Duck Cafe 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 The Mad Duck Cafe last inspected?
The Mad Duck Cafe was last inspected on 20 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Mad Duck Cafe compare to other places in West Berkshire?
85% of the 1,093 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Mad Duck Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Mad Duck Cafe 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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Understanding this rating
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