The Elm Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
The Elm Tree holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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: Old Elm Tree Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2AZ
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Elm Tree sits behind roughly 1,025 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ← The Elm Tree | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Elm Tree 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 Elm Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trunkwell House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Barns At Wellington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Farm View Nursery Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Cinnamon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Lambs Lane Primary School - Wraparound Care School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 October 2025 |
| Stratfield Saye Preservation Trust Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 August 2025 |
| The Mill House Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Little Hamlet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about The Elm Tree
What is The Elm Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Elm Tree has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Berkshire Council on 18 September 2025.
Is The Elm Tree safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Elm Tree last inspected?
The Elm Tree was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Elm Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Elm Tree 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 Elm Tree holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Elm Tree 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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