Shinfield Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reading
Shinfield Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 252 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8EY
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Shinfield Local sits behind roughly 881 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ← Shinfield Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Shinfield Local 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 Shinfield Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodrum Kebab Mobile Van - Mr Nihat Umdu Mobile caterer | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Aya's Home Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Caterlink at Christ The King RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Accent Catering at Geoffrey Field Infant & Junior School Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Cafe No. 1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Shinfield Local
What is Shinfield Local's food hygiene rating?
Shinfield Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading Council on 27 November 2019.
Is Shinfield Local safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shinfield Local last inspected?
Shinfield Local was last inspected on 27 November 2019, more than 6 years 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 Shinfield Local?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shinfield Local compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while Shinfield Local holds a 4. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Shinfield Local 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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