Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Reading
Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 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: Norcot Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6BS
How it compares in Reading
That puts Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy 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% | ← Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy 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 Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Cake and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Caterlink at Park Lane Primary Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Blip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Churchend Primary Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Churchend Primary Academy Trust (Compass Group) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Butts Today's Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
Questions about Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy
What is Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy's food hygiene rating?
Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy last inspected?
Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy was last inspected on 12 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 Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy 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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