Linden Estate Winery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Berkshire
Linden Estate Winery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 28 July 2022, more than 3 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: Moorbridge Winery Lambourn Road, Boxford, Newbury, RG20 8DA
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Linden Estate Winery 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% | ← Linden Estate Winery | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Linden Estate Winery 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 Linden Estate Winery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUPA Bayford House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Rookwood Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2015 |
| The Vineyard Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| The Snugg Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Donnington Grove Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| The Donnington Residential And Nursing Home Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Donnington Valley Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| The Post Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about Linden Estate Winery
What is Linden Estate Winery's food hygiene rating?
Linden Estate Winery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 28 July 2022.
Is Linden Estate Winery 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Linden Estate Winery last inspected?
Linden Estate Winery was last inspected on 28 July 2022, more than 3 years 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 Linden Estate Winery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Linden Estate Winery 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 Linden Estate Winery holds a 4. 94 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Linden Estate Winery 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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