Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Monks Retreat food hygiene rating
The Monks Retreat
THE MONKS RETREAT PH 163 FRIAR STREET
READING
RG1 1HE Inspected 6 July 2026
READING
RG1 1HE Inspected 6 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Reading
4
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
The Monks Retreat in Reading currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 6 July 2026. The Monks Retreat is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at THE MONKS RETREAT PH 163 FRIAR STREET, READING, RG1 1HE.
- Business name
- The Monks Retreat
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Reading
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 6 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1948349
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
6 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Generally satisfactoryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The food hygiene rating for The Monks Retreat has improved from 2 at its previous recorded inspection to 4 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2026 | 4 | Good | Current |
| 9 December 2025 | 2 | Some improvement necessary | Previous |
| Not published | AwaitingInspection | AwaitingInspection | Previous |
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