Purple Turtle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reading
Purple Turtle 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 24 July 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: 9 Gun Street, Reading, RG1 2JR
How it compares in Reading
That puts Purple Turtle 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% | ← Purple Turtle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Purple Turtle 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 Purple Turtle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be At One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| AKA BBQ Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Blue Collar Corner Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| BB's Bakers & Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Ben's Cookies at The Oracle Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2018 |
| Buenasado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Bar Iguana Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Purple Turtle
What is Purple Turtle's food hygiene rating?
Purple Turtle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 24 July 2025.
Is Purple Turtle 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 Purple Turtle last inspected?
Purple Turtle was last inspected on 24 July 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 Purple Turtle?
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 Purple Turtle compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Purple Turtle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Purple Turtle 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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