Reading has 1,694 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.3 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
81% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 62% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 92 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 29% of food businesses in Reading.
154 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
289 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham | 167 | 4.5/5 | 68% |
| Shinfield | 30 | 4.8/5 | 82% |
| Reading, Unparished Area | 15 | 4.5/5 | 85% |
There are currently 1,694 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Reading, out of 632,959 rated establishments across the UK.
In Reading, the average hygiene rating is 4.3/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 62% 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 13 June 2026.