J's Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
J's Food & Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 October 2013, more than 12 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: 102 Royal Avenue, Calcot, Reading, RG31 4UT
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so J's Food & Wine sits behind roughly 932 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ← J's Food & Wine | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 J's Food & Wine 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 J's Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcot Filling Station Store Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Calcot Cottage Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2010 |
| Calcot Junior School School/college/university | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Greenfield House Resource Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Eurest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2021 |
| Elior at The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Choice Care Group At Little Heath Court Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about J's Food & Wine
What is J's Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
J's Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 22 October 2013.
Is J's Food & Wine safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was J's Food & Wine last inspected?
J's Food & Wine was last inspected on 22 October 2013, more than 12 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 J's Food & Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 J's Food & Wine compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while J's Food & Wine holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects J's Food & Wine 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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