Popworld/ Sub 89 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reading
Popworld/ Sub 89 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 26 August 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: 110-117 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1EP
How it compares in Reading
That puts Popworld/ Sub 89 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% | ← Popworld/ Sub 89 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Popworld/ Sub 89 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 Popworld/ Sub 89, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| 7 Flowers & Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| AKA BBQ Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Anonymous Coffee Co at Thames Tower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Cake Box Mobile caterer | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Popworld/ Sub 89
What is Popworld/ Sub 89's food hygiene rating?
Popworld/ Sub 89 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 26 August 2025.
Is Popworld/ Sub 89 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 Popworld/ Sub 89 last inspected?
Popworld/ Sub 89 was last inspected on 26 August 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 Popworld/ Sub 89?
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 Popworld/ Sub 89 compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Popworld/ Sub 89 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Popworld/ Sub 89 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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