Food hygiene ratings in Reading
Reading inspects and rates 1,517 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,362 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 155 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 good: 65% of rated businesses in Reading hold the top score of 5, and 83% hold a 4 or better. 85 businesses, 6% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weller Centre | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bengali Bites | Other catering premises | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
| Jazz Cafe at Madejski Stadium | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Hao Chi Oriental | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Greggs | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| OCS at Beechwood Grove | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Harput Kebab | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
| JieLi Restaurant | Other catering premises | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 27 May 2026 |
| Greggs | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Barry's Burger Bar | Mobile caterer | 4 - Good | 26 May 2026 |
| Niyis Ltd | Retailers - other | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2026 |
| Fire Thru at 365 Gym | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 May 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 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Turkish Halal Food Centre | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 22 January 2026 |
| Niki Convenience Store | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 16 October 2025 |
| Shirdi Saibaba Temple & Community | Other catering premises | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 4 September 2025 |
| 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 |
| Go Fresh Fish | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Kings Chef | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 April 2026 |
| Pizza House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 April 2026 |
| Smokeez Pizza & Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 April 2026 |
| Farmhouse Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 April 2026 |
| Grape Tree | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 March 2026 |
| Tea People | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Reading Mini Mart | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 March 2026 |
| Kenya Butchers | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 March 2026 |
| Amee's Kitchen | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| Chicken Base | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Reading
How many food businesses does Reading rate?
Reading publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,517 businesses, of which 1,362 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Reading?
65% 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?
85 food businesses in Reading hold a rating of 2 or below, including 5 rated 0 and 41 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.
- 2 Chefs Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- 3 Love Food 5 - Very good
- 3B's Cafe 5 - Very good
- 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church 5 - Very good
- 7 Day European Supermarket 4 - Good
- 7 Day Local 5 - Very good
- 7 Flowers & Tea 5 - Very good
- 7 Rifles Reading 5 - Very good
- 7p Aperitivo Ltd 5 - Very good
- 7th Heaven 5 - Very good
- A & G Retail 5 - Very good
- A J Bakes & More 4 - Good
- A&S News & Off Licence 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Maitland House 5 - Very good
- Abbeymore Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Abikwa Bakes 5 - Very good
- Accent Catering at Geoffrey Field Infant & Junior School 5 - Very good
- Accent Catering at Highdown School 4 - Good
- Afghan Flavours 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Afghan Palace Reading 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Agnes Coffee Shop 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Ahmed Superstore 5 - Very good
- Ai La Home Cooking 5 - Very good
- AKA BBQ Station 5 - Very good
- Alamin Tandoori 4 - Good
- Albie's Bakes 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres 5 - Very good
- Alto Lounge 5 - Very good
- Amanda.jay _art 5 - Very good
- Amazing Grace Afro Caribbean Shop 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Amazing Grace Superstore Ltd 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Amee's Kitchen 3 - Generally satisfactory
- American Candy 4 - Good
- Amherst 5 - Very good
- AMT Coffee at Royal Berkshire Hospital 5 - Very good
- Amò - Italian Street Food 5 - Very good
- Angel Bar 5 - Very good
- Anna Hamilton Baking 5 - Very good
- Annieskitchen 4 - Good
- Anonymous Coffee Co at Thames Tower 5 - Very good
- AntonioMaria 4 - Good
- Apollo Youth Club 5 - Very good
- Aramark Salvation Army 5 - Very good
- Artisan Loaf Makers 5 - Very good
- Arusuvai 5 - Very good
- Asda Express PFS Berkeley 4 - Good
- Asda Service Station 5 - Very good
- Asda Superstore 5 - Very good
- Aseda Supermarkets 4 - Good
- ASR Solutions Ltd 5 - Very good
- Athena's Gold 5 - Very good
- Atif Superstore 4 - Good
- Attimonosh 5 - Very good
- Aubree's 5 - Very good
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle 5 - Very good
- Avenue Food & Wine 4 - Good
- Avilah Foods 3 - Generally satisfactory
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-06-04. Browse all UK councils →