South Whitley Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Reading
South Whitley Superstore holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket 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 8 August 2025, 11 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: 238-240 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7QA
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so South Whitley Superstore 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% | ← South Whitley Superstore | |
| 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 South Whitley Superstore 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 South Whitley Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| BJ's Luxury Bingo Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| 7 Day Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2019 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Accent Catering at Geoffrey Field Infant & Junior School Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Artisan Loaf Makers Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Aya's Home Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about South Whitley Superstore
What is South Whitley Superstore's food hygiene rating?
South Whitley Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Reading Council on 8 August 2025.
Is South Whitley Superstore safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket 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 South Whitley Superstore last inspected?
South Whitley Superstore was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 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 South Whitley Superstore?
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 South Whitley Superstore compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while South Whitley Superstore holds a 3. 148 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects South Whitley Superstore 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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