Merkur Slots food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Reading
Merkur Slots 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 17 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: 104 - 105 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1EP
How it compares in Reading
That puts Merkur Slots 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% | ← Merkur Slots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Merkur Slots 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 Merkur Slots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Cake Box Mobile caterer | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bar Iguana Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Burger King Reading Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| AKA BBQ Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Merkur Slots
What is Merkur Slots's food hygiene rating?
Merkur Slots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 17 July 2024.
Is Merkur Slots 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 Merkur Slots last inspected?
Merkur Slots was last inspected on 17 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 Merkur Slots?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Merkur Slots compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Merkur Slots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Merkur Slots 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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