Museum of English Rural Life
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Museum of English Rural Life is a other catering premises located at 6 Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX, in the Reading local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 January 2026, 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. Reading oversees 1,488 registered food businesses, of which 74% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Reading is 4.4 out of 5. 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.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Museum of English Rural Life?
Museum of English Rural Life has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Reading.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a other catering premises?
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 Museum of English Rural Life last inspected?
Museum of English Rural Life was last inspected on 2026-01-09. 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 Museum of English Rural Life located?
Museum of English Rural Life is located at 6 Redlands Road, Reading , RG1 5EX, in the Reading local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG1 postcode area.