The Old Lamb Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Berkshire
The Old Lamb Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 January 2016, more than 10 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 Lamb Motel 18 - 20 Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BZ
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Old Lamb Hotel 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 Old Lamb Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Lamb Hotel 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 Old Lamb Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ The Castle School Theale School/college/university | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Caterlink at Theale Green School School/college/university | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Berkshire Kebab House Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| King Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| La Baguetterie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| One Stop (T&S) Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2013 |
| Bradleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2022 |
| Kaya Fast Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about The Old Lamb Hotel
What is The Old Lamb Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Old Lamb Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 18 January 2016.
Is The Old Lamb Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Lamb Hotel last inspected?
The Old Lamb Hotel was last inspected on 18 January 2016, more than 10 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 Old Lamb Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Old Lamb Hotel 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 Old Lamb Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Old Lamb Hotel 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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