Palmer Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reading
Palmer Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 128 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1JL
How it compares in Reading
That puts Palmer Tavern 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% | ← Palmer Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Palmer Tavern 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 Palmer Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aubree's Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2025 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| 7th Heaven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Boltons Rest Home Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Better Cafe, Palmer Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2024 |
| Boba Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Abbeymore Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Cafe Yolk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Palmer Tavern
What is Palmer Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Palmer Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 9 August 2024.
Is Palmer Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Palmer Tavern last inspected?
Palmer Tavern was last inspected on 9 August 2024, 23 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 Palmer Tavern?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Palmer Tavern compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Palmer Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Palmer Tavern 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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