Whitley Wood Pantry food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Reading
Whitley Wood Pantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2024, 23 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: Swallowfield Drive, Reading, RG2 8UT
How it compares in Reading
That puts Whitley Wood Pantry 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% | ← Whitley Wood Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Whitley Wood Pantry 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 Whitley Wood Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury, Chiltern & South Bucks Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Accent Catering at Geoffrey Field Infant & Junior School Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Chubby's Mobile Van Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Caterlink at Aldergrove C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Aya's Home Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Whitley Wood Pantry
What is Whitley Wood Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Whitley Wood Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Whitley Wood Pantry 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitley Wood Pantry last inspected?
Whitley Wood Pantry was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 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 Whitley Wood Pantry?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whitley Wood Pantry compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Whitley Wood Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Whitley Wood Pantry 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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