The Ale House
Middle of the road
The breakdown
Last inspected on 23 April 2026 by Reading.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Ale House, from August 2019 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 1 in 2019 to 3 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 1 / 5 | Major improvement necessary | |
| 3 / 5 | Generally satisfactory |
What does this rating mean?
The Ale House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
2 Broad Street,Reading,
RG1 2BH
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Ale House. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Ale House?
Food hygiene at The Ale House is inspected by Reading, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.reading.gov.uk or [email protected].
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