Shoulder Of Mutton
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Shoulder Of Mutton is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Shoulder Of Mutton, Playhatch, READING, RG4 9QU, in the South Oxfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 March 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. South Oxfordshire oversees 1,248 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire is 4.6 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
- Shoulder Of Mutton, Playhatch, READING
- Postcode
- RG4 9QU
- Local Authority
- South Oxfordshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 271711
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Shoulder Of Mutton?
Shoulder Of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Oxfordshire.
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 Shoulder Of Mutton last inspected?
Shoulder Of Mutton was last inspected on 2025-03-04. 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 Shoulder Of Mutton located?
Shoulder Of Mutton is located at Shoulder Of Mutton, Playhatch, READING , RG4 9QU, in the South Oxfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG4 postcode area.