1,514 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 65.1% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 1,514 registered food businesses for Reading. Of these, 1,306 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 65.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. The snapshot contains 45 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Seas Fresh Fish | RG1 7LJ | 0 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| ANJAPPAR Chettinad Indian Restaurant | RG1 3BJ | 0 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Haute Dolci | RG1 2AG | 0 | Sep 01, 2026 |
| Kings Food and Wine | RG1 3DD | 0 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Turkish Halal Food Centre | 0 | Jul 22, 2026 | |
| Whitley Food & Wine Store | RG2 0EG | 0 | Jul 06, 2026 |
| Afghan Flavours | RG1 7LA | 1 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Allotment Productions | RG4 5BY | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| B & B Biltong | RG4 | 1 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Best and Less Supermarket | RG2 0ER | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Betty's Bistro | RG30 1HF | 1 | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Big Bazaar | RG2 8HA | 1 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Boba Bloom | RG1 5NN | 1 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Cake & Cream | RG6 1NT | 1 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Chicken Base | RG6 1JL | 1 | Mar 18, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 850 food businesses in Reading with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 65.1% 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.