The Clifton Arms food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Reading
The Clifton Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 12 March 2025, 16 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: 12 Gosbrook Road Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BS
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Clifton Arms sits behind roughly 881 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ← The Clifton Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 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 Clifton Arms 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 Clifton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bina Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Angel Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| BKRY Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Alto Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Caterlink at EP Collier Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| ASR Solutions Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bowl Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Clifton Arms
What is The Clifton Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Clifton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading Council on 12 March 2025.
Is The Clifton Arms 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Clifton Arms last inspected?
The Clifton Arms was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Clifton Arms?
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 Clifton Arms compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while The Clifton Arms holds a 4. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects The Clifton Arms 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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