Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 July 2025, 11 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: Englefield Stores The Street, Englefield, Reading, RG7 5ES
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms 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% | ← Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms 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 Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Long Gallery Other catering premises | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Stir Food at Englefield C.E. Primary School School/college/university | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Caterlink at Theale Green School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caterlink @ The Castle School Theale School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| The Old Lamb Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2016 |
Questions about Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms
What is Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 24 July 2025.
Is Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms last inspected?
Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 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 Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms 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 Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms 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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