Sweeney & Todd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Reading
Sweeney & Todd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 10 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RD
How it compares in Reading
That puts Sweeney & Todd 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% | ← Sweeney & Todd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sweeney & Todd 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 Sweeney & Todd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Collar Corner Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Be At One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| AKA BBQ Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Bar Iguana Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Burger King Reading Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cake Box Mobile caterer | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| BB's Bakers & Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Sweeney & Todd
What is Sweeney & Todd's food hygiene rating?
Sweeney & Todd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Sweeney & Todd 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sweeney & Todd last inspected?
Sweeney & Todd was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 Sweeney & Todd?
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 Sweeney & Todd compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Sweeney & Todd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Sweeney & Todd 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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