The Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
The Village Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 January 2011, more than 15 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: Sunnyside Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3EG
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Village Store 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 Village Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Village Store 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 Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mezzo La Strada Mobile caterer | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Christians Together In Mission T/a Cafe B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2016 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 169 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 July 2016 |
| Berkshire Vision - West Berkshire East Socialeyes at Burghfield Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Pinewood PFS Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2018 |
| Bahgecha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about The Village Store
What is The Village Store's food hygiene rating?
The Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 4 January 2011.
Is The Village Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Store last inspected?
The Village Store was last inspected on 4 January 2011, more than 15 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 Village Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Store 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 Village Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Village Store 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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The Village Store is one of 26 rated food businesses in Burghfield Common. See every hygiene rating in Burghfield Common →
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