The Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
The Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association 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
The rating dates from 13 January 2022, more than 4 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: Hillfields Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3YG
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association 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% | ← The Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association 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 Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Ltd At Rowan Cottage Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| Hill Farm Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2009 |
| Mini Oaks Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Dimensions Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2021 |
| Bellapizza and Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bahgecha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2018 |
| Asda Express Pinewood PFS Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about The Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association
What is The Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association's food hygiene rating?
The Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 13 January 2022.
Is The Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association 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 Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association last inspected?
The Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association was last inspected on 13 January 2022, more than 4 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 The Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association 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 The Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association 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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The Hub at The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association is one of 26 rated food businesses in Burghfield Common. See every hygiene rating in Burghfield Common →
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