The Butt Inn Limited food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
The Butt Inn Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 11 September 2025, 10 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: Butt Inn Station Road, Aldermaston, Reading, RG7 4LA
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Butt Inn Limited sits behind roughly 932 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ← The Butt Inn Limited | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Butt Inn Limited 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 Butt Inn Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Reading YMCA Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Reading West Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 August 2025 |
| Cafe2U (Reading West) Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| The Old Mill Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aldermaston Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 October 2025 |
| A4 Snackbar Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about The Butt Inn Limited
What is The Butt Inn Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Butt Inn Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 11 September 2025.
Is The Butt Inn Limited 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Butt Inn Limited last inspected?
The Butt Inn Limited was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 Butt Inn Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Butt Inn Limited compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Butt Inn Limited holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Butt Inn Limited 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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