Hatch Gate Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
Hatch Gate Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 3 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: Hatch Gate Inn The Hatch, Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3TH
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Hatch Gate Inn sits behind roughly 932 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ← Hatch Gate Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Hatch Gate Inn 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 Hatch Gate Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Ltd At Rowan Cottage Caring Premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| Mini Oaks Preschool Caring Premises | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee At Moto Services Reading, Westbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2022 |
| Chow Asian Kitchen Westbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Chow Eastbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Greggs - Eastbound Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Greggs - Westbound Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| KFC @ Moto Services Westbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Hatch Gate Inn
What is Hatch Gate Inn's food hygiene rating?
Hatch Gate Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Hatch Gate Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hatch Gate Inn last inspected?
Hatch Gate Inn was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 3 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 Hatch Gate Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hatch Gate Inn 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 Hatch Gate Inn holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Hatch Gate Inn 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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