1,503 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 64.5% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Reading are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,503 registered food businesses for Reading. Of these, 1,328 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 64.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. The snapshot contains 49 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JieLi Restaurant | RG1 2HG | 0 | May 27, 2026 |
| Kings Food and Wine | RG1 3DD | 0 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Niki Convenience Store | RG2 8PW | 0 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Turkish Halal Food Centre | RG1 7UU | 0 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Whitley Food & Wine Store | RG2 0EG | 0 | Jul 06, 2026 |
| 7 Seas Fresh Fish | RG1 7LJ | 1 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Allotment Productions | RG4 5BY | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Amee's Kitchen | RG2 8EX | 1 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| ANJAPPAR Chettinad Indian Restaurant | RG1 3BJ | 1 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Ashanti Royale Restaurant and Catering Services | RG1 7PJ | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Best and Less Supermarket | RG2 0ER | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Betty's Bistro | RG30 1HF | 1 | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Bierhaus | RG1 7QF | 1 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Boba Bloom | RG1 5NN | 1 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Cake & Cream | RG6 1NT | 1 | Feb 18, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 856 food businesses in Reading with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 64.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Reading depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.