Exotic Food Market Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reading
Exotic Food Market Ltd 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 31 January 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: 82-84 Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EQ
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Exotic Food Market Ltd 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% | ← Exotic Food Market Ltd | |
| 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 Exotic Food Market Ltd 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 Exotic Food Market Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Apollo Youth Club Caring Premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Artisan Loaf Makers Other catering premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| 7 Day Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2019 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| 7p Aperitivo Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
Questions about Exotic Food Market Ltd
What is Exotic Food Market Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Exotic Food Market Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Reading Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Exotic Food Market Ltd 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 Exotic Food Market Ltd last inspected?
Exotic Food Market Ltd was last inspected on 31 January 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 Exotic Food Market Ltd?
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 Exotic Food Market Ltd compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while Exotic Food Market Ltd holds a 3. 148 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Exotic Food Market Ltd 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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