Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reading
Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Katesgrove Lane, Reading, RG1 2ND
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle sits behind roughly 1,129 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ← Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| BB's Bakers & Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Ben's Cookies at The Oracle Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2018 |
| Buenasado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Be At One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Blue Collar Corner Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Berkshire Vision - RAB Socialeyes Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle
What is Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle's food hygiene rating?
Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Reading Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle last inspected?
Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle holds a 3. 148 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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