The Falcon and The Jacket Bar
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Falcon and The Jacket Bar is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Falcon 31 High Street, Theale, Reading, West Berkshire, RG7 5AH, in the West Berkshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. West Berkshire oversees 1,285 registered food businesses, of which 78% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Berkshire is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- The Falcon 31 High Street, Theale, Reading, West Berkshire
- Postcode
- RG7 5AH
- Local Authority
- West Berkshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1512963
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Falcon and The Jacket Bar?
The Falcon and The Jacket Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by West Berkshire.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Falcon and The Jacket Bar last inspected?
The Falcon and The Jacket Bar was last inspected on 2025-04-30. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Falcon and The Jacket Bar located?
The Falcon and The Jacket Bar is located at The Falcon 31 High Street, Theale, Reading, West Berkshire , RG7 5AH, in the West Berkshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG7 postcode area.