Lazaro Store Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reading
Lazaro Store Limited 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 1 September 2024, 22 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: 7 Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Lazaro Store Limited 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% | ← Lazaro Store Limited | |
| 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 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 Lazaro Store Limited 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 Lazaro Store Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Apollo Youth Club Caring Premises | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Artisan Loaf Makers Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| 7 Day Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2019 |
| BP Reading Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Lazaro Store Limited
What is Lazaro Store Limited's food hygiene rating?
Lazaro Store Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading Council on 1 September 2024.
Is Lazaro Store Limited 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 Lazaro Store Limited last inspected?
Lazaro Store Limited was last inspected on 1 September 2024, 22 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 Lazaro Store Limited?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lazaro Store Limited compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while Lazaro Store Limited holds a 4. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Lazaro Store Limited 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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