Hungry Birds food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Reading
Hungry Birds 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 29 June 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
83% of rated food businesses in Reading score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Reading ratings →
Address: 256 Kentwood Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6DR
How this rating has changed
Hungry Birds was re-inspected on 29 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Reading
That puts Hungry Birds among the 854 places in Reading holding top marks, 64% 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 | 854 | 64% | ← Hungry Birds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 144 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 165 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 Hungry Birds 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 Hungry Birds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Meat Traders Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Asian Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Cornerstones/A2Dominion Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| 3B's Cafe Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cake and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Hungry Birds
What is Hungry Birds's food hygiene rating?
Hungry Birds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Hungry Birds 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 Hungry Birds last inspected?
Hungry Birds was last inspected on 29 June 2026, 2 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 Hungry Birds?
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 Hungry Birds compare to other places in Reading?
64% of the 1,337 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Hungry Birds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Hungry Birds 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Hungry Birds is one of 80 rated food businesses in Tilehurst. See every hygiene rating in Tilehurst →
Reading inspects and rates 1,502 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Reading →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.reading.gov.uk
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