Roosters Piri Piri food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Reading
Roosters Piri Piri 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 5 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: 11-12 West Street, Reading, RG1 1TT
How it compares in Reading
That puts Roosters Piri Piri 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% | ← Roosters Piri Piri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Roosters Piri Piri 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 Roosters Piri Piri, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Box Mobile caterer | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bar Iguana Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Burger King Reading Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| AKA BBQ Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Blue Collar Corner Pub/bar/nightclub | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Roosters Piri Piri
What is Roosters Piri Piri's food hygiene rating?
Roosters Piri Piri has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Roosters Piri Piri 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 Roosters Piri Piri last inspected?
Roosters Piri Piri was last inspected on 5 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 Roosters Piri Piri?
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 Roosters Piri Piri compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Roosters Piri Piri is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Roosters Piri Piri 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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