Hygienic food handling
Improvement necessaryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
The Veg Box food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Reading
Some improvement necessary
Some improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
The Veg Box in Reading currently has a food hygiene rating of 2 (Some improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 6 January 2026. The Veg Box is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at 44 WEST STREET, READING, RG1 1TZ.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
6 January 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Veg Box.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 January 2026 | 2 | Some improvement necessary | Current |
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