Black Sheep Coffee food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Reading
Black Sheep Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2024, 20 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: 1-3 Queen Victoria Street, Reading, RG1 1SY
How it compares in Reading
That puts Black Sheep Coffee 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% | ← Black Sheep Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Black Sheep Coffee 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 Black Sheep Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Flowers & Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Anonymous Coffee Co at Thames Tower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Baxter Storey at Ernest and Young Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd at Reading Rail Station Concourse Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Black Sheep Coffee
What is Black Sheep Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Black Sheep Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Black Sheep Coffee 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Sheep Coffee last inspected?
Black Sheep Coffee was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 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 Black Sheep Coffee?
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 Black Sheep Coffee compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Black Sheep Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Black Sheep Coffee 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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