The Crucible Sports and Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reading
The Crucible Sports and Social Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 February 2025, 17 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: Unit 6 Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Crucible Sports and Social Club sits behind roughly 881 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ← The Crucible Sports and Social Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Crucible Sports and Social Club 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 The Crucible Sports and Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASR Solutions Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| A&S News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2017 |
| Caterlink at EP Collier Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bowl Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Cafe 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Barista and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Alto Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| BKRY Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about The Crucible Sports and Social Club
What is The Crucible Sports and Social Club's food hygiene rating?
The Crucible Sports and Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading Council on 2 February 2025.
Is The Crucible Sports and Social Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crucible Sports and Social Club last inspected?
The Crucible Sports and Social Club was last inspected on 2 February 2025, 17 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 The Crucible Sports and Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crucible Sports and Social Club compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while The Crucible Sports and Social Club holds a 4. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects The Crucible Sports and Social Club 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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