The George Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Berkshire
The George Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: George Hotel The Square, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7AJ
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The George Hotel sits behind roughly 931 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ← The George Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The George Hotel 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 The George Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens Of Pangbourne Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Pangbourne Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cozze Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ada Meyhane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| The Pangbourne Cheese Shop Ltd (The Loose Larder) Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Pangbourne Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2013 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2018 |
Questions about The George Hotel
What is The George Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The George Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 7 November 2024.
Is The George Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The George Hotel last inspected?
The George Hotel was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 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 The George Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The George Hotel 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 The George Hotel holds a 4. 94 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The George Hotel 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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