Valentines Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
Valentines Tavern holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 March 2005, more than 21 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Old School Yard High Street, Lambourn, Hungerford, RG17 8XN
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Valentines Tavern sits behind roughly 1,025 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ← Valentines Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Valentines Tavern 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 Valentines Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Spice Valley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 May 2026 |
| Lambourn Foodhall Ltd Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2022 |
| The George Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Family Mart Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
| Goodies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 May 2026 |
| The Rice Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Valentines Tavern
What is Valentines Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Valentines Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Berkshire Council on 21 March 2005.
Is Valentines Tavern safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Valentines Tavern last inspected?
Valentines Tavern was last inspected on 21 March 2005, more than 21 years 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 Valentines Tavern?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valentines Tavern 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 Valentines Tavern holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Valentines Tavern 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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