What is the average food hygiene rating in Reading?

The average food hygiene rating in Reading is 4.38 out of 5, across 1,353 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Reading compare with the national average for food hygiene?

64.4% of rated premises in Reading hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 15.3 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Reading 306 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Reading have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

872 food businesses in Reading hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 64.4% of the 1,353 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Reading have a low hygiene rating?

84 food businesses in Reading are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 6 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Reading food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Reading (1,515 establishments on record, 1,353 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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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.

5★ share: 64.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -15.3 pp
National rank: 306 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Reading

5★ Very Good

872 (64.4%)

4★ Good

250 (18.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

147 (10.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

41 (3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

37 (2.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

6 (0.4%)

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 in Reading: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Reading?: The average food hygiene rating in Reading is 4.38 out of 5, across 1,353 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Reading compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 64.4% of rated premises in Reading hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 15.3 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Reading 306 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Reading have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 872 food businesses in Reading hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 64.4% of the 1,353 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Reading have a low hygiene rating?: 84 food businesses in Reading are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 6 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Reading food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Reading (1,515 establishments on record, 1,353 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Reading

RG1645 places · 63.8% 5★

Top-rated places in Reading

Hao Chi OrientalTakeaway/sandwich shop · 115 Wokingham Road, Reading · RG6 1LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Abikwa BakesOther catering premises · RG30
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Mr CodTakeaway/sandwich shop · 211 London Road, Reading · RG1 3NU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
NiraiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 64 St Marys Butts, Reading · RG1 2LG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Salisbury Conservative ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 316 Kings Road, Reading · RG1 4HX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Caprinos PizzaOther catering premises · 93 Wokingham Road, Reading · RG6 1LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Costa CoffeeOther catering premises · 1 The Triangle, Tilehurst, Reading · RG30 4RW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National TyresMobile caterer · 196 Basingstoke Road, Reading · RG2 0HH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Monty's CaféRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 41 Addington Road, Reading · RG1 5PZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Boom Battle BarPub/bar/nightclub · 12-14 Station Road, Reading · RG1 1JX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Swaadish Fried Chicken by The Bowler Gourmet BallsMobile caterer · Blue Collar Corner 15 Hosier Street, Reading · RG1 7QL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
The Three GuineasPub/bar/nightclub · Station Approach, Reading · RG1 1LY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 April 2026

Places needing improvement in Reading

Turkish Halal Food CentreRetailers - other · 133-135 Oxford Road, Reading · RG1 7UU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 January 2026
Niki Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 177-179 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, Berkshire · RG2 8PW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 October 2025
The Biryani LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 89 Wokingham Road, Reading · RG6 1LH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2026
Kings Food and WineRetailers - other · 91-93 Kings Road, Reading · RG1 3DD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 February 2026
BiryanishRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 92 Oxford Road, Reading · RG1 7LJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 October 2025
Shirdi Saibaba Temple & CommunityOther catering premises · 44 West Street, Reading · RG1 1TZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2025
Cake & CreamRetailers - other · 11-13 St Peters Road, Reading · RG6 1NT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
Farmhouse PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 435 Oxford Road, Reading · RG30 1HD
1/5 · 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.

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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.