Bow Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Reading
Bow Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 November 2017, more than 8 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: 25 Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XD
How it compares in Reading
That puts Bow Guest House 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% | ← Bow Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bow Guest House 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 Bow Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Burger Den Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Amherst Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
| Barista and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Berkshire Vision - RAB Socialeyes Other catering premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Maitland House Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Cake Box Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| A&S News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2017 |
Questions about Bow Guest House
What is Bow Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Bow Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 16 November 2017.
Is Bow Guest House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bow Guest House last inspected?
Bow Guest House was last inspected on 16 November 2017, more than 8 years 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 Bow Guest House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bow Guest House compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Bow Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Bow Guest House 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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