Majid & Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Majid & Sons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 February 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Basildon Service Station Reading Road, Lower Basildon, Reading, RG8 9NL
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Majid & Sons among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← Majid & Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Majid & Sons 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 Majid & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdey at The Royal Berkshire Shooting School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Goring Village Butchers Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| Thai Lotus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Pierreponts Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2025 |
| Viv's Cafe - Goring Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Goring Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| The Goring Grocer Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Goring Food & Wine Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Majid & Sons
What is Majid & Sons's food hygiene rating?
Majid & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 21 February 2017.
Is Majid & Sons 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Majid & Sons last inspected?
Majid & Sons was last inspected on 21 February 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Majid & Sons?
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 Majid & Sons compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Majid & Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Majid & Sons 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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