Pierre's Baguettes food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Reading
Pierre's Baguettes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 July 2025, 12 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: 16-17 Harris Arcade, Reading, RG1 1DN
How it compares in Reading
That puts Pierre's Baguettes 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% | ← Pierre's Baguettes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pierre's Baguettes 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 Pierre's Baguettes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Anonymous Coffee Co at Thames Tower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 7 Flowers & Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Baxter Storey at Ernest and Young Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd at Reading Rail Station Concourse Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Burger King at Reading Rail Station Concourse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2026 |
Questions about Pierre's Baguettes
What is Pierre's Baguettes's food hygiene rating?
Pierre's Baguettes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 1 July 2025.
Is Pierre's Baguettes 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pierre's Baguettes last inspected?
Pierre's Baguettes was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 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 Pierre's Baguettes?
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 Pierre's Baguettes compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Pierre's Baguettes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Pierre's Baguettes 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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