The New Reading Hotel and Cafe food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Reading
The New Reading Hotel and Cafe 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 25 October 2023, more than 2 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: 93-95 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HA
How it compares in Reading
That puts The New Reading Hotel and Cafe 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 New Reading Hotel and Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The New Reading Hotel and Cafe 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 New Reading Hotel and Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres Mobile caterer | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| 7 Day Local Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2019 |
| Artisan Loaf Makers Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Ahmed Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| 7p Aperitivo Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| BJ's Luxury Bingo Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Apollo Youth Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about The New Reading Hotel and Cafe
What is The New Reading Hotel and Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The New Reading Hotel and Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 25 October 2023.
Is The New Reading Hotel and Cafe 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 The New Reading Hotel and Cafe last inspected?
The New Reading Hotel and Cafe was last inspected on 25 October 2023, more than 2 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 The New Reading Hotel and Cafe?
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 The New Reading Hotel and Cafe compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and The New Reading Hotel and Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects The New Reading Hotel and Cafe 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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