Reading Biscuit Factory food hygiene rating
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Reading Biscuit Factory holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 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: 1a Queens Walk, Reading, RG1 7QF
How it compares in Reading
That puts Reading Biscuit Factory 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% | ← Reading Biscuit Factory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Reading Biscuit Factory 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 Reading Biscuit Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Box Mobile caterer | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Barista and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Bar Iguana Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Burger King Reading Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Burger Den Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Blue Collar Corner Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| AKA BBQ Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Be At One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
Questions about Reading Biscuit Factory
What is Reading Biscuit Factory's food hygiene rating?
Reading Biscuit Factory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Reading Biscuit Factory 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Reading Biscuit Factory last inspected?
Reading Biscuit Factory was last inspected on 2 July 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 Reading Biscuit Factory?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Reading Biscuit Factory compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Reading Biscuit Factory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Reading Biscuit Factory 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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