Paya/Korean Krispy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Reading
Paya/Korean Krispy holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 84 London Street, Reading, RG1 4SJ
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Paya/Korean Krispy 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% | ← Paya/Korean Krispy | |
| 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 Paya/Korean Krispy 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 Paya/Korean Krispy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| BB's Bakers & Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Ben's Cookies at The Oracle Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2018 |
| Buenasado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Amò - Italian Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| CakeCo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
Questions about Paya/Korean Krispy
What is Paya/Korean Krispy's food hygiene rating?
Paya/Korean Krispy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Reading Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Paya/Korean Krispy safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Paya/Korean Krispy last inspected?
Paya/Korean Krispy was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 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 Paya/Korean Krispy?
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 Paya/Korean Krispy compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while Paya/Korean Krispy holds a 3. 148 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Paya/Korean Krispy 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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