GeraEats / Food hygiene ratings / Reading
Food Hygiene Ratings in Reading
In Reading, 64.4% of 1,353 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.38/5. These figures cover 1,515 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Reading has 872 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,353 rated premises (64.4%). 84 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.
Rating distribution in Reading
Plus 90 awaiting inspection and 72 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 90 awaiting inspection and 72 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene ratings by area in Reading
Top-rated places in Reading
- Hao Chi OrientalTakeaway/sandwich shop · 115 Wokingham Road, Reading · RG6 1LH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Abikwa BakesOther catering premises · RG305/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- Mr CodTakeaway/sandwich shop · 211 London Road, Reading · RG1 3NU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- NiraiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 64 St Marys Butts, Reading · RG1 2LG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- Salisbury Conservative ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 316 Kings Road, Reading · RG1 4HX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
- Caprinos PizzaOther catering premises · 93 Wokingham Road, Reading · RG6 1LH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Reading
- Turkish Halal Food CentreRetailers - other · 133-135 Oxford Road, Reading · RG1 7UU0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 January 2026
- Niki Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 177-179 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, Berkshire · RG2 8PW0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 October 2025
- The Biryani LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 89 Wokingham Road, Reading · RG6 1LH0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2026
- Kings Food and WineRetailers - other · 91-93 Kings Road, Reading · RG1 3DD0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 February 2026
- BiryanishRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 92 Oxford Road, Reading · RG1 7LJ0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 October 2025
- Shirdi Saibaba Temple & CommunityOther catering premises · 44 West Street, Reading · RG1 1TZ0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2025
- Cake & CreamRetailers - other · 11-13 St Peters Road, Reading · RG6 1NT1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
- Farmhouse PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 435 Oxford Road, Reading · RG30 1HD1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 April 2026
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
Own a food business in Reading?
These listings are claimable. Claim your business to manage its GeraEats profile, accept online orders and reach more local customers.
Claim your listing on GeraEatsOther local authorities
Across the Gera ecosystem
- GeraEats restaurants — order from kitchens in Reading with live tracking.
- GeraHome — book vetted local service providers.
- GeraCompliance — food safety and regulatory checks for businesses.
Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,515 real Food Standards Agency records for Reading, of which 1,353 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.