Premier Park Lane food hygiene rating
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Premier Park Lane holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 6 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: 4 Park Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5DL
How it compares in Reading
That puts Premier Park Lane among the 881 places in Reading holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ← Premier Park Lane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 155 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Premier Park Lane 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 Premier Park Lane, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Caterlink at Park Lane Primary Junior School School/college/university | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Cake and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Cornerstones/A2Dominion Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Premier Park Lane
What is Premier Park Lane's food hygiene rating?
Premier Park Lane has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 13 January 2026.
Is Premier Park Lane safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier Park Lane last inspected?
Premier Park Lane was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 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 Premier Park Lane?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Park Lane compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Park Lane is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Premier Park Lane 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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Premier Park Lane is one of 82 rated food businesses in Tilehurst. See every hygiene rating in Tilehurst →
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