OCS at Beechwood Grove food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Reading
OCS at Beechwood Grove holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: OCS at Beechwood Grove was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Albert Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7AN
How it compares in Reading
That puts OCS at Beechwood Grove 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% | ← OCS at Beechwood Grove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 OCS at Beechwood Grove 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.
Questions about OCS at Beechwood Grove
What is OCS at Beechwood Grove's food hygiene rating?
OCS at Beechwood Grove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 27 May 2026.
Is OCS at Beechwood Grove 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was OCS at Beechwood Grove last inspected?
OCS at Beechwood Grove was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 OCS at Beechwood Grove?
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 OCS at Beechwood Grove compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and OCS at Beechwood Grove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects OCS at Beechwood Grove 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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