The Rice Bowl

Hungerford

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Rice Bowl scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Rice Bowl, from February 2022 to June 2025.

Food hygiene rating history for The Rice Bowl
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
16 February 2022	Not rated	No numeric rating
18 June 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Rice Bowl in Hungerford 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?

21 High Street,
Lambourn,
Hungerford,
West Berkshire,
RG17 8XL

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

Who inspects The Rice Bowl?

Food hygiene at The Rice Bowl 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 The Rice Bowl

What is The Rice Bowl’s food hygiene rating?

The Rice Bowl has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 18 June 2025.

When was The Rice Bowl last inspected?

The Rice Bowl was last inspected by West Berkshire on 18 June 2025.

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.