Water Palace food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Berkshire
Water Palace holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 17 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: Golden Coach 39 Clayhill Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3HF
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Water Palace 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% | ← Water Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Water Palace 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 Water Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellapizza and Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bahgecha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2018 |
| Dimensions Caring Premises | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2021 |
| Asda Express Pinewood PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Berkshire Vision - West Berkshire East Socialeyes at Burghfield Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2016 |
| Christians Together In Mission T/a Cafe B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Water Palace
What is Water Palace's food hygiene rating?
Water Palace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Water Palace 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Water Palace last inspected?
Water Palace was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 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 Water Palace?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Water Palace 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 Water Palace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Water Palace 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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Water Palace is one of 26 rated food businesses in Burghfield Common. See every hygiene rating in Burghfield Common →
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