Tesco Reading Green Park Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Reading
Tesco Reading Green Park 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 31 January 2025, 17 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.
Address: 51b Flagstaff Road, Reading, RG2 6BW
How it compares in Reading
That puts Tesco Reading Green Park Express 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% | ← Tesco Reading Green Park Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tesco Reading Green Park 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 Tesco Reading Green Park Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey at Cisco Systems Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Baxter Storey at CGI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Baxterstorey @ JLL Green Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| BaxterStorey CBRE Thames Hub Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Byte Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell at Bayer PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about Tesco Reading Green Park Express
What is Tesco Reading Green Park Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Reading Green Park Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Tesco Reading Green Park 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 Tesco Reading Green Park Express last inspected?
Tesco Reading Green Park Express was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 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 Tesco Reading Green Park 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 Tesco Reading Green Park Express compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Reading Green Park Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Tesco Reading Green Park 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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