Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Reading
Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 2025, 13 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: Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LF
How it compares in Reading
That puts Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge 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% | ← Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge 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 Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Cafe, Palmer Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2024 |
| Boltons Rest Home Caring Premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Cafe Yolk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Boba Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Aubree's Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| 7th Heaven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge
What is Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 16 May 2025.
Is Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge last inspected?
Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 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 Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge 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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