The Falcon and The Jacket Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
The Falcon and The Jacket Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2025, 14 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: The Falcon 31 High Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5AH
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Falcon and The Jacket Bar 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 Falcon and The Jacket Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 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 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 Falcon and The Jacket Bar 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 Falcon and The Jacket Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop (T&S) Stores Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2013 |
| Bradleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2022 |
| Kaya Fast Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| King Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| La Baguetterie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Berkshire Kebab House Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Love by Lucy and Liam Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Gather & Gather Limited at Direct Wines Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
Questions about The Falcon and The Jacket Bar
What is The Falcon and The Jacket Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Falcon and The Jacket Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 30 April 2025.
Is The Falcon and The Jacket Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Falcon and The Jacket Bar last inspected?
The Falcon and The Jacket Bar was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 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 Falcon and The Jacket Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Falcon and The Jacket Bar compare to other places in West Berkshire?
85% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Falcon and The Jacket Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Falcon and The Jacket Bar 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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