What is the average food hygiene rating in RG1?

The average food hygiene rating in the RG1 postcode area of Reading is 4.36 out of 5, across 572 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in RG1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

365 food businesses in the RG1 postcode area of Reading hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 63.8% of the 572 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 19 May 2026.

How many food businesses in RG1 have a low hygiene rating?

33 food businesses in the RG1 postcode area of Reading are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 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 RG1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the RG1 postcode area of Reading (645 establishments on record, 572 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 RG1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the RG1 postcode area of Reading hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.36/5, with 63.8% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 645 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

RG1 (Reading) has 365 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 572 rated premises (63.8%). 33 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 19 May 2026.

Rating distribution in RG1

5★ Very Good

365 (63.8%)

4★ Good

104 (18.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

70 (12.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

15 (2.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

14 (2.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.7%)

Plus 38 awaiting inspection and 35 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in RG1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in RG1?: The average food hygiene rating in the RG1 postcode area of Reading is 4.36 out of 5, across 572 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in RG1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 365 food businesses in the RG1 postcode area of Reading hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 63.8% of the 572 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 19 May 2026.
How many food businesses in RG1 have a low hygiene rating?: 33 food businesses in the RG1 postcode area of Reading are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 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 RG1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the RG1 postcode area of Reading (645 establishments on record, 572 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.

Top-rated places in RG1

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
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
River Academy, Maiden Erlegh TrustSchool/college/university · 7 Richfield Avenue, Reading · RG1 8EQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026
Dessi Bite/Biryani MaxTakeaway/sandwich shop · 227 London Road, Reading · RG1 3NY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 April 2026
Wendy's RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Station Road, Reading · RG1 1LG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 17 April 2026
ItsuRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 31 Queen Victoria Street, Reading · RG1 1SY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 April 2026
Las Iguanas at The OraclePub/bar/nightclub · Bridge Street, Reading · RG1 2AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 April 2026

Places needing improvement in RG1

Turkish Halal Food CentreRetailers - other · 133-135 Oxford Road, Reading · RG1 7UU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 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
Kenya ButchersRetailers - other · 20 West Street, Reading · RG1 1TT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
Lois Afro ShopRetailers - other · 273 Oxford Road, Reading · RG1 7PY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 September 2025
Reading Quality FishRetailers - other · 7 West Street, Reading · RG1 1TT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 October 2025
BierhausRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 8 Queens Walk, Reading · RG1 7QF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 October 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 645 real Food Standards Agency records for the RG1 postcode area, of which 572 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.