Munchies Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Berkshire
Munchies Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 June 2022, more than 4 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: 7 Royal Avenue, Calcot, Reading, RG31 4UP
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Munchies Express among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← Munchies Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Munchies Express 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 Munchies Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield House Resource Centre Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
| Calcot Junior School School/college/university | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| ICollege Alternative Education School/college/university | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2011 |
| Calcot Filling Station Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Greggs PLC at Sainsburys Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Eurest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2021 |
| Elior at The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Munchies Express
What is Munchies Express's food hygiene rating?
Munchies Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 29 June 2022.
Is Munchies Express 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Munchies Express last inspected?
Munchies Express was last inspected on 29 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Munchies Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Munchies Express compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Munchies Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Munchies Express 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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