Reading has 1,442 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.4 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
83% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 64% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 88 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 28% of food businesses in Reading.
110 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
31 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham | 145 | 4.5/5 | 70% |
| Reading, Unparished Area | 12 | 4.6/5 | 88% |
There are currently 1,442 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Reading, out of 612,221 rated establishments across the UK.
In Reading, the average hygiene rating is 4.4/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 64% of rated businesses in Reading hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Reading are carried out by Reading. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Reading was last updated on 24 April 2026.