Aldermaston Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Aldermaston Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: Fishermans Cottage Fishermans Lane, Aldermaston, Reading, RG7 4LJ
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Aldermaston Stores sits behind roughly 1,025 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ← Aldermaston Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Aldermaston Stores 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 Aldermaston Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Hinds Head Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Hillier Nurseries Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Cafe2U (Reading West) Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| The Butt Inn Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| A4 Snackbar Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Aldermaston Oaks Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| PS Catering Management Services Ltd at Aldermaston CE Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about Aldermaston Stores
What is Aldermaston Stores's food hygiene rating?
Aldermaston Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Berkshire Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Aldermaston Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Aldermaston Stores last inspected?
Aldermaston Stores was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Aldermaston Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aldermaston Stores compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Aldermaston Stores holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Aldermaston Stores 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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