Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Reading
Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 12 Christchurch Gardens, Reading, RG2 7AH
How it compares in Reading
That puts Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens 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% | ← Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens 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 Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| 7 Day Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2019 |
| Artisan Loaf Makers Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Apollo Youth Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| 7p Aperitivo Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
Questions about Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens
What is Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens's food hygiene rating?
Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens last inspected?
Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Holroyd Howe at Abbey Gardens 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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