Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Reading
Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading 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
The rating dates from 23 April 2026, 2 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: 20 Northcourt Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7HB
How it compares in Reading
That puts Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading 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% | ← Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading 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 Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Day Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2019 |
| Ahmed Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Artisan Loaf Makers Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Boba Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Apollo Youth Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading
What is Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading's food hygiene rating?
Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading 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 Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading last inspected?
Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading 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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