The Cunning Man food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
The Cunning Man holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 April 2025, 15 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: The Cunning Man Burghfield Road, Burghfield, RG30 3RB
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Cunning Man 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% | ← The Cunning Man | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cunning Man 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 Cunning Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King At Moto Hospitality Eastbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Burger King At Moto Services Reading, Westbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Caterlink at Holybrook Special School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Caterlink at Manor Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about The Cunning Man
What is The Cunning Man's food hygiene rating?
The Cunning Man has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 1 April 2025.
Is The Cunning Man 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cunning Man last inspected?
The Cunning Man was last inspected on 1 April 2025, 15 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 The Cunning Man?
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 The Cunning Man 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 The Cunning Man is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Cunning Man 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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