The Long Gallery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Berkshire
The Long Gallery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 June 2025, 13 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 House, Englefield, Reading, RG7 5EN
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Long Gallery 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 Long Gallery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Long Gallery 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 Long Gallery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stir Food at Englefield C.E. Primary School School/college/university | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Englefield Stores and Tea Rooms Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Caterlink at Theale Green School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Voyage Care At Oaklands Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2015 |
| The Volunteer Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Caterlink @ The Castle School Theale School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| The Old Lamb Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2016 |
Questions about The Long Gallery
What is The Long Gallery's food hygiene rating?
The Long Gallery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 9 June 2025.
Is The Long Gallery 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Long Gallery last inspected?
The Long Gallery was last inspected on 9 June 2025, 13 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 Long Gallery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Long Gallery 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 Long Gallery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Long Gallery 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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