The Lamb Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
The Lamb Inn 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 27 June 2014, more than 12 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: The Lamb Inn 5 Enborne Road, Newbury, RG14 6AG
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Lamb Inn 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 Lamb Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lamb Inn 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 Lamb Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Arts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Lily's Chops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Hetherton of Berkshire Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Le Otto Campane Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Fit Cookie Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
Questions about The Lamb Inn
What is The Lamb Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Lamb Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 27 June 2014.
Is The Lamb Inn 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 Lamb Inn last inspected?
The Lamb Inn was last inspected on 27 June 2014, more than 12 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 The Lamb Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Lamb Inn 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 Lamb Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Lamb Inn 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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