The Soju at Kings Walk food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Reading
The Soju at Kings Walk holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 September 2025, 9 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: King Street, Reading, RG1 2HG
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Soju at Kings Walk sits behind roughly 1,129 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ← The Soju at Kings Walk | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Soju at Kings Walk 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 The Soju at Kings Walk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CakeCo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Amò - Italian Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| 7 Flowers & Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 Pub/bar/nightclub | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| BaxterStorey - Deloitte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about The Soju at Kings Walk
What is The Soju at Kings Walk's food hygiene rating?
The Soju at Kings Walk has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Reading Council on 25 September 2025.
Is The Soju at Kings Walk safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Soju at Kings Walk last inspected?
The Soju at Kings Walk was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 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 The Soju at Kings Walk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Soju at Kings Walk compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while The Soju at Kings Walk holds a 3. 148 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects The Soju at Kings Walk 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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