PMK Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reading
PMK Supermarket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 9 June 2024, more than 2 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: 536-540 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8NY
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so PMK Supermarket 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% | ← PMK Supermarket | |
| 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 PMK Supermarket 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 PMK Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering at Geoffrey Field Infant & Junior School Other catering premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aya's Home Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aylesbury, Chiltern & South Bucks Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Caterlink at The Ridgeway Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bodrum Kebab Mobile Van - Mr Nihat Umdu Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Cafe No. 1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| BJ's Luxury Bingo Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about PMK Supermarket
What is PMK Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
PMK Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Reading Council on 9 June 2024.
Is PMK Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 PMK Supermarket last inspected?
PMK Supermarket was last inspected on 9 June 2024, more than 2 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 PMK Supermarket?
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 PMK Supermarket compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while PMK Supermarket holds a 3. 148 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects PMK Supermarket 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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