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Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Latest rating available

The Common food hygiene rating

The Common

48 Wood Lane
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9SL
Inspected 24 July 2025

Food hygiene rating

Rated by South Oxfordshire

Current
4

Good

Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.

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At a glance

Business summary

The Common in South Oxfordshire currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 24 July 2025. The Common is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 48 Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SL.

Business name
The Common
Business type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Local authority
South Oxfordshire
Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Rating date
24 July 2025
FHRS ID
271853
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About this information

Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.

Latest inspection

Inspection details

24 July 2025

Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.

Hygienic food handling

Generally satisfactory

Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.

Cleanliness and condition

Good

Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.

Management of food safety

Good

Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.

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Previous records

Rating history

There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Common.

Inspection dateRatingDescriptionStatus
24 July 2025 4 Good Current