The Iron Duke food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Iron Duke 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 16 October 2025, 8 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: Fair Oak Lane, Stratfield Saye, Reading, RG7 2EH
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Iron Duke sits behind roughly 778 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ← The Iron Duke | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 256 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 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 The Iron Duke 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 Iron Duke, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barns At Wellington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Stratfield Saye Preservation Trust Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 August 2025 |
| Active Tots Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Total Hospitality Ltd & The Grazing Board Company Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Mortimer Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Wellington Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Jekyll And Hyde Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 March 2026 |
| The Elm Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Iron Duke
What is The Iron Duke's food hygiene rating?
The Iron Duke has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 16 October 2025.
Is The Iron Duke 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 Iron Duke last inspected?
The Iron Duke was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Iron Duke?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Iron Duke compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, while The Iron Duke holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Iron Duke 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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