Hatch Gate Inn

Reading

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Hatch Gate Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 13 March 2026 by West Berkshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Hatch Gate Inn, from December 2018 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Hatch Gate Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for Hatch Gate Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
12 December 2018	5 / 5	Very good
13 March 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Hatch Gate Inn in Reading has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

Hatch Gate Inn The Hatch,
Burghfield,
Reading,
West Berkshire,
RG30 3TH

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Hatch Gate Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Hatch Gate Inn?

Food hygiene at Hatch Gate Inn is inspected by West Berkshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.westberks.gov.uk or [email protected].

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), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 March 2026.

When was Hatch Gate Inn last inspected?

Hatch Gate Inn was last inspected by West Berkshire on 13 March 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.