RCCG Victory at Reading food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Reading
RCCG Victory at Reading holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 April 2025, 14 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: 553 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HJ
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so RCCG Victory at Reading sits behind roughly 1,129 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ← RCCG Victory at Reading | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 RCCG Victory at Reading 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 RCCG Victory at Reading, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rifles Reading Other catering premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Beesknees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| 3B's Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| A&S News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2017 |
| Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Maitland House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Beacher Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cafe 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Berkshire Meat Traders Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about RCCG Victory at Reading
What is RCCG Victory at Reading's food hygiene rating?
RCCG Victory at Reading has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Reading Council on 22 April 2025.
Is RCCG Victory at Reading safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was RCCG Victory at Reading last inspected?
RCCG Victory at Reading was last inspected on 22 April 2025, 14 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 RCCG Victory at Reading?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does RCCG Victory at Reading compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while RCCG Victory at Reading holds a 3. 148 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects RCCG Victory at Reading 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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