Back of Beyond food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reading
Back of Beyond 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 4 September 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: 108 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BY
How it compares in Reading
That puts Back of Beyond 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% | ← Back of Beyond | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Back of Beyond 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 Back of Beyond, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey - Deloitte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 Pub/bar/nightclub | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Amò - Italian Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| CakeCo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| BP Reading Service Station Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
Questions about Back of Beyond
What is Back of Beyond's food hygiene rating?
Back of Beyond has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Back of Beyond 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 Back of Beyond last inspected?
Back of Beyond was last inspected on 4 September 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 Back of Beyond?
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 Back of Beyond compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Back of Beyond is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Back of Beyond 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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