Kings Road News & Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reading
Kings Road News & Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 7 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 83 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3DD
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Kings Road News & Off Licence 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% | ← Kings Road News & Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Kings Road News & Off Licence 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 Kings Road News & Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back of Beyond Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - Deloitte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Amò - Italian Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| CakeCo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 Pub/bar/nightclub | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| BP Reading Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about Kings Road News & Off Licence
What is Kings Road News & Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Kings Road News & Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading Council on 7 December 2024.
Is Kings Road News & Off Licence 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Road News & Off Licence last inspected?
Kings Road News & Off Licence was last inspected on 7 December 2024, 19 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 Kings Road News & Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Road News & Off Licence compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while Kings Road News & Off Licence holds a 4. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Kings Road News & Off Licence 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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