The Nags Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reading
The Nags Head holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 5 August 2025, 11 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: 5 Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XD
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Nags Head sits behind roughly 881 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ← The Nags Head | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Nags Head 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 Nags Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bow Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
| Burger Den Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Barista and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Amherst Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
| Berkshire Vision - RAB Socialeyes Other catering premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| A&S News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2017 |
| Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Maitland House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about The Nags Head
What is The Nags Head's food hygiene rating?
The Nags Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading Council on 5 August 2025.
Is The Nags Head 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Nags Head last inspected?
The Nags Head was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 Nags Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Nags Head compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while The Nags Head holds a 4. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects The Nags Head 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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