The Bear food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Berkshire
The Bear holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 January 2026, 5 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: Bear Hotel 41 Charnham Street, Hungerford, RG17 0EL
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Bear 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 Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Bear 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 Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J&P Store Ltd Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 December 2025 |
| John O'Gaunt Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 May 2026 |
| Amore Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Pasquale Cordova - Ice Cream Van Mobile caterer | 127 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Asda Express Hungerford - Charnham Street inc Petrol Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| The Tutti Pole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Antep27 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 261 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Nuttery Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about The Bear
What is The Bear's food hygiene rating?
The Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 26 January 2026.
Is The Bear 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bear last inspected?
The Bear was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 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 The Bear?
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 The Bear 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 Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The Bear 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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