Panda House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Reading
Panda House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 25 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 555 Oxford Road, Reading, Lle, RG30 1HL
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Panda House 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% | ← Panda House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Panda House 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 Panda House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rifles Reading Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Beesknees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| 3B's Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Berkshire Meat Traders Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| A&S News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2017 |
| Beacher Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Maitland House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Cafe 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Panda House
What is Panda House's food hygiene rating?
Panda House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading Council on 25 January 2024.
Is Panda House 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Panda House last inspected?
Panda House was last inspected on 25 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Panda House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Panda House compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while Panda House holds a 4. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Panda House 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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