Museum of English Rural Life food hygiene rating
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Museum of English Rural Life holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2026, 6 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: 6 Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX
How it compares in Reading
That puts Museum of English Rural Life among the 881 places in Reading holding top marks, 65% 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 | 881 | 65% | ← Museum of English Rural Life | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 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 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 Museum of English Rural Life 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 Museum of English Rural Life, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| BP Reading Service Station Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| AMT Coffee at Royal Berkshire Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Apollo Youth Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Ahmed Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Back of Beyond Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Museum of English Rural Life
What is Museum of English Rural Life's food hygiene rating?
Museum of English Rural Life has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 9 January 2026.
Is Museum of English Rural Life 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Museum of English Rural Life last inspected?
Museum of English Rural Life was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Museum of English Rural Life?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Museum of English Rural Life compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Museum of English Rural Life is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Museum of English Rural Life 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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