The Harrow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
The Harrow 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
This is a fresh result: The Harrow was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Harrow Inn Main Street, West Ilsley, Newbury, RG20 7AR
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Harrow 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 Harrow | |
| 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 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 Harrow 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 Harrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downland Fieldsports Ltd Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Picky’s Brew Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gardener's Retreat Restaurant at Chilton Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| BaxterStorey at RAL Ridgeway House Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Little Stars Nursery Caring Premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Recreational Society Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
| The Lightbox Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 1885 Catering & Events Mobile caterer | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2025 |
Questions about The Harrow
What is The Harrow's food hygiene rating?
The Harrow has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Harrow 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 Harrow last inspected?
The Harrow was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Harrow?
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 Harrow 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 Harrow holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Harrow 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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