The Blagrave Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reading
The Blagrave Arms 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 21 August 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: 35 Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1PW
How it compares in Reading
That puts The Blagrave Arms 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 Blagrave Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Blagrave Arms 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 Blagrave Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey at Ernest and Young Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Anonymous Coffee Co at Thames Tower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 7 Flowers & Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd at Reading Rail Station Concourse Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Burger King at Reading Rail Station Concourse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2026 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Blagrave Arms
What is The Blagrave Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Blagrave Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 21 August 2025.
Is The Blagrave Arms 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 Blagrave Arms last inspected?
The Blagrave Arms was last inspected on 21 August 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 Blagrave Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Blagrave Arms compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and The Blagrave Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects The Blagrave Arms 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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