The Spring Inn

Reading

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Spring Inn scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Improvement necessary Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 3 October 2025 by West Berkshire.

What does this rating mean?

The Spring Inn in Reading has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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?

The Spring Inn Bath Road,
Sulhamstead,
Reading,
West Berkshire,
RG7 5HP

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

Who inspects The Spring Inn?

Food hygiene at The Spring 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 The Spring Inn

What is The Spring Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Spring Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 3 October 2025.

When was The Spring Inn last inspected?

The Spring Inn was last inspected by West Berkshire on 3 October 2025.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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.