Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court 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
The rating dates from 1 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Alice Bye Court Bluecoats, Thatcham, RG18 4AE
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court 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% | ← Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court 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 Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Daisy’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Burgers On The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| B D Crayden Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2021 |
| Crickets Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Cook & Butcher Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Baguette de France Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
Questions about Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court
What is Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court's food hygiene rating?
Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 1 November 2024.
Is Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court 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 Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court last inspected?
Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 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 Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court 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 Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court 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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