The Griffin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reading
The Griffin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 10 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: 10-12 Church Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7AD
How it compares in Reading
That puts The Griffin 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% | ← The Griffin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Griffin 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 The Griffin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| BKRY Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Angel Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Bina Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Caterlink at EP Collier Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| ASR Solutions Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bowl Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd at Reading Rail Station Concourse Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about The Griffin
What is The Griffin's food hygiene rating?
The Griffin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 11 September 2025.
Is The Griffin 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Griffin last inspected?
The Griffin was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 The Griffin?
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 The Griffin compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and The Griffin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects The Griffin 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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Understanding this rating
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The Griffin is one of 103 rated food businesses in Caversham. See every hygiene rating in Caversham →
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