The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Reading
The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct 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
This is a fresh result: The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct was inspected on 14 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
83% of rated food businesses in Reading score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Reading ratings →
Address: Milestone Way, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8XW
How this rating has changed
The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 14 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Reading
That puts The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct among the 854 places in Reading holding top marks, 64% 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 | 854 | 64% | ← The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 144 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 165 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 The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct 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.
Questions about The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct
What is The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct's food hygiene rating?
The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 14 August 2026.
Is The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct 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 The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct last inspected?
The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct?
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 The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct compare to other places in Reading?
64% of the 1,337 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct 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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The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct is one of 96 rated food businesses in Caversham. See every hygiene rating in Caversham →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.reading.gov.uk
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