Food hygiene ratings in Reading
Reading inspects and rates 1,502 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,337 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 165 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Reading
Standards here are mixed: 64% of rated businesses in Reading hold the top score of 5, and 83% hold a 4 or better. 91 businesses, 7% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 854 | 64% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 19% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 144 | 11% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
Towns in Reading
Food hygiene ratings for each town Reading inspects.
Recently inspected in Reading
The most recent inspections published by Reading, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Nine Candy Floss Art | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Riverspice Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 - Good | 18 August 2026 |
| Station Spuds and Grill | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Parthian Climbing | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Starbucks Coffee Shop | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
| Suzi’s Sweet Treats | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
| Dahlia’s Bakehouse | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2026 |
| Earley Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2026 |
| McDonalds at The Oracle | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Reading
The lowest-rated food businesses in Reading are listed below. 5 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 46 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Halal Food Centre | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 22 July 2026 |
| Whitley Food & Wine Store | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 6 July 2026 |
| JieLi Restaurant | Other catering premises | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 27 May 2026 |
| Kings Food and Wine | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 27 February 2026 |
| Niki Convenience Store | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 16 October 2025 |
| Big Bazaar | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 July 2026 |
| The Queens Head | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 July 2026 |
| GPR Food & Wine | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 July 2026 |
| Shirdi Saibaba Temple & Community | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 July 2026 |
| Pathaans | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 June 2026 |
| Dua Lounge | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 June 2026 |
| Trehan Newsagents | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 June 2026 |
| Paya/Korean Krispy | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 June 2026 |
| Boba Bloom | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 June 2026 |
| Gooi Nara | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 June 2026 |
| Fresh Gurkha Grocery | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| Fire Thru at 365 Gym | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| Best and Less Supermarket | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 May 2026 |
| Mr Cod | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| Premier Berkeley Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Reading
How many food businesses does Reading rate?
Reading publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,502 businesses, of which 1,337 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Reading?
64% of rated businesses in Reading hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Reading have a bad hygiene rating?
91 food businesses in Reading hold a rating of 2 or below, including 5 rated 0 and 46 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Reading?
Environmental health officers employed by Reading carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Reading
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-18. Browse all UK councils →