New Directions food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Reading
New Directions 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 5 May 2026, 2 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: 330 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8DH
How it compares in Reading
That puts New Directions 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% | ← New Directions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 New Directions 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 New Directions, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Accent Catering at Geoffrey Field Infant & Junior School Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| BJ's Luxury Bingo Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Aya's Home Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bodrum Kebab Mobile Van - Mr Nihat Umdu Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about New Directions
What is New Directions's food hygiene rating?
New Directions has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 5 May 2026.
Is New Directions 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 New Directions last inspected?
New Directions was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 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 New Directions?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Directions compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and New Directions is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects New Directions 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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