Davinas Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reading
Davinas Local 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 25 November 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 23 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP
How it compares in Reading
That puts Davinas Local 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% | ← Davinas Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Davinas Local 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 Davinas Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| 7 Flowers & Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Anonymous Coffee Co at Thames Tower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Baxter Storey at Ernest and Young Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd at Reading Rail Station Concourse Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Davinas Local
What is Davinas Local's food hygiene rating?
Davinas Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 25 November 2021.
Is Davinas Local 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 Davinas Local last inspected?
Davinas Local was last inspected on 25 November 2021, more than 4 years 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 Davinas Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Davinas Local compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Davinas Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Davinas Local 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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Understanding this rating
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