Artichoke Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
Artichoke Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: Artichoke Cafe was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 27A Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7HY
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Artichoke Cafe 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% | ← Artichoke Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Artichoke Cafe 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 Artichoke Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Pangbourne Day Nursery Caring Premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Pangbourne Cheese Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Birch Bread Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Pangbourne Cheese Shop Ltd (The Loose Larder) Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Nino's Italian Deli Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2018 |
| Garlands Organic Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 April 2013 |
Questions about Artichoke Cafe
What is Artichoke Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Artichoke Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Artichoke Cafe 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 Artichoke Cafe last inspected?
Artichoke Cafe was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Artichoke Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Artichoke Cafe 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 Artichoke Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Artichoke Cafe 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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