The Veg Box

Rated 2/5 — Improvement necessary

This rating was recorded at the most recent inspection. Ratings can change after reinspection — a low score does not necessarily reflect current standards. For the latest information, contact the local authority or check the FSA website.

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Last inspected

6 January 2026

Business type

Retailers - other

Local authority

Reading

Scheme

FHRS (England, Wales & NI)

Address

44 West Street, Reading, RG1 1TZ

Inspection score breakdown

Lower raw scores are better. Bars show inverted values — a full bar means the best possible score.

Hygiene

15/25

Structural

15/25

Management

10/30

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