The Pot Kiln food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
The Pot Kiln 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 10 February 2026, 5 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 Pot Kiln, Yattendon, Thatcham, RG18 0XX
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pot Kiln 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 Pot Kiln | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Pot Kiln 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 Pot Kiln, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renegade Brewery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Yattendon C of E Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about The Pot Kiln
What is The Pot Kiln's food hygiene rating?
The Pot Kiln has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 10 February 2026.
Is The Pot Kiln 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 Pot Kiln last inspected?
The Pot Kiln was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Pot Kiln?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Pot Kiln 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 Pot Kiln holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Pot Kiln 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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