Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Reading
Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 February 2018, more than 8 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: Circuit Lane, Reading, RG30 3HD
How it compares in Reading
That puts Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church 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% | ← Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church 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 Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink at Holybrook Special School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Beesknees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Butts Today's Local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
| Beacher Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| 7 Rifles Reading Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Berkeley Garden Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church
What is Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 8 February 2018.
Is Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church last inspected?
Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church was last inspected on 8 February 2018, more than 8 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 Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church?
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 Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church 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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