The Rowbarge
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Rowbarge is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Rowbarge Station Road, Woolhampton, Reading, West Berkshire, RG7 5SH, in the West Berkshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — 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
- Rowbarge Station Road, Woolhampton, Reading, West Berkshire
- Postcode
- RG7 5SH
- Local Authority
- West Berkshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 230402
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Rowbarge?
The Rowbarge 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 Rowbarge last inspected?
The Rowbarge was last inspected on 2025-04-23. 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 Rowbarge located?
The Rowbarge is located at Rowbarge Station Road, Woolhampton, Reading, West Berkshire , RG7 5SH, in the West Berkshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG7 postcode area.