Baxter Storey at CGI food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Reading
Baxter Storey at CGI 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 22 February 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: 350 Brook Drive, Reading, RG2 6UU
How it compares in Reading
That puts Baxter Storey at CGI 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% | ← Baxter Storey at CGI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Baxter Storey at CGI 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 Baxter Storey at CGI, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey @ JLL Green Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| BaxterStorey CBRE Thames Hub Other catering premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Baxter Storey at Cisco Systems Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell at Bayer PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Byte Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Baxter Storey at CGI
What is Baxter Storey at CGI's food hygiene rating?
Baxter Storey at CGI has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 22 February 2024.
Is Baxter Storey at CGI 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 Baxter Storey at CGI last inspected?
Baxter Storey at CGI was last inspected on 22 February 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 Baxter Storey at CGI?
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 Baxter Storey at CGI compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Baxter Storey at CGI is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Baxter Storey at CGI 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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