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Food hygiene in Whitley

In the last month 2 food places within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whitley were given a hygiene score, more than the middle Reading area (1), and all of them got the top mark of 5. That makes it joint 5th of 25 Reading areas for inspections. Over three months, 67% of the 9 places scored here got a 5, above the 56% across Reading. 1 place scored 2 or below. 9 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

RG2, Reading · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whitley

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2hygiene scoreslast 31 days
67%scored 5last 3 months · Reading 56%
1scored 0 to 2last 3 months
9waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

Latest hygiene scores

Scores published in the last 31 days for places within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whitley.

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

  • The Queens Head was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 21 July 2026. Pubs, bars and clubs

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

9 food places registered with the council and not yet given a score. Usually new, or under new owners.

Whitley against Reading

Food hygieneWhitleyMiddle Reading area
Scores, last month21
Scores, last 3 months94
Scored 5, last 3 months67%56% (all Reading)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months11
Waiting for a first inspection94

Within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whitley. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
Reading98249%1152
Katesgrove34146%619
Coley24144%517
Whitley2967%19
Whitley Wood12–01
Coley Park02–04
Kennet Island01–06
See every Reading area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in Reading page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in Whitley?

In the last three months 9 food places within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whitley were given a hygiene score, and 6 (67%) scored 5. Across Reading, 56% scored 5.

Has anywhere in Whitley had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, The Queens Head was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 21 July 2026. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in Whitley?

9 food places near Whitley are registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.