M & A Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reading
M & A Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 August 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: 2 Duke Street, Reading, RG1 4RU
How it compares in Reading
That puts M & A Convenience Store 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% | ← M & A Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 M & A Convenience Store 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 M & A Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amò - Italian Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| CakeCo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| 7 Flowers & Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| BaxterStorey - Deloitte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about M & A Convenience Store
What is M & A Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
M & A Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 19 August 2025.
Is M & A Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was M & A Convenience Store last inspected?
M & A Convenience Store was last inspected on 19 August 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 M & A Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M & A Convenience Store compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and M & A Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects M & A Convenience Store 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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