Bays Peri Peri food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Reading
Bays Peri Peri 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
This is a fresh result: Bays Peri Peri was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
83% of rated food businesses in Reading score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Reading ratings →
Address: 6 West Street, Reading, RG1 1TT
How this rating has changed
Bays Peri Peri has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 5 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Reading
That puts Bays Peri Peri among the 854 places in Reading holding top marks, 64% 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 | 854 | 64% | ← Bays Peri Peri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 144 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 165 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 Bays Peri Peri 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 Bays Peri Peri, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Cake Box Mobile caterer | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Bar Iguana Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Burger King Reading Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| AKA BBQ Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Bays Peri Peri
What is Bays Peri Peri's food hygiene rating?
Bays Peri Peri has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Bays Peri Peri 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 Bays Peri Peri last inspected?
Bays Peri Peri was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month 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 Bays Peri Peri?
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 Bays Peri Peri compare to other places in Reading?
64% of the 1,337 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Bays Peri Peri is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Bays Peri Peri 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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