Mortimer Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
Mortimer Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 March 2026, 4 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: 38 Victoria Road, Mortimer Common, Reading, RG7 3SE
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Mortimer Cafe 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% | ← Mortimer Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mortimer Cafe 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 Mortimer Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| M’s Bakes Other catering premises | 84 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Perfect Parties Other catering premises | 150 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Loon Tin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Mortimer Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 October 2024 |
| The Baobab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2016 |
| The Turners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Mortimer Cafe
What is Mortimer Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Mortimer Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 2 March 2026.
Is Mortimer Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mortimer Cafe last inspected?
Mortimer Cafe was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 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 Mortimer Cafe?
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 Mortimer Cafe 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 Mortimer Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Mortimer Cafe 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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