Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Butler food hygiene rating
The Butler
THE BUTLER PH 85-91 CHATHAM STREET
READING
RG1 7DS Inspected 18 August 2026
READING
RG1 7DS Inspected 18 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Reading
4
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
The Butler in Reading currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 18 August 2026. The Butler is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at THE BUTLER PH 85-91 CHATHAM STREET, READING, RG1 7DS.
- Business name
- The Butler
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Reading
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 18 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 280166
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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
18 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The Butler currently has a food hygiene rating of 4, compared with a rating of 5 at its previous recorded inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | 4 | Good | Current |
| 21 March 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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