The Bladebone
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Bladebone is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Bladebone Broad Lane, Chapel Row, Reading, West Berkshire, RG7 6PD, in the West Berkshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 March 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 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 Bladebone Broad Lane, Chapel Row, Reading, West Berkshire
- Postcode
- RG7 6PD
- Local Authority
- West Berkshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 846543
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Bladebone?
The Bladebone 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 Bladebone last inspected?
The Bladebone was last inspected on 2025-03-07. 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 Bladebone located?
The Bladebone is located at The Bladebone Broad Lane, Chapel Row, Reading, West Berkshire , RG7 6PD, in the West Berkshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG7 postcode area.