The Great Expectations
- 33 London Street
- RG1 4PS
Last Inspected on 26th Sep 2019 by Reading Council and received a 3 score
Inspection Summary
Food Hygiene and Safety - Fair
Some non-compliance with statutory obligations and industry codes of recommended practice. The premises are in the top 50 per cent of premises and standards are being maintained or improved.
Some non-compliance with statutory obligations and industry codes of recommended practice. The premises are in the top 50 per cent of premises and standards are being maintained or improved.
Structural Compliance - Fair
Some non-compliance with statutory obligations and industry codes of recommended practice. The premises are in the top 50 per cent of premises and standards are being maintained or improved.
Some non-compliance with statutory obligations and industry codes of recommended practice. The premises are in the top 50 per cent of premises and standards are being maintained or improved.
Confidence in Management - Some
Satisfactory record of compliance. Access to and use of technical advice either in-house or from trade associations. May have satisfactory documented food safety management system.
Satisfactory record of compliance. Access to and use of technical advice either in-house or from trade associations. May have satisfactory documented food safety management system.
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| Score | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Golden Rice | 31 Whitley Street, RG2 0EG |
| 1 | The Ale House | 2 Broad Street, RG1 2BH |
| 2 | Gooi Nara | 39 Whitley Street, RG2 0EG |
| 2 | China Palace | 43-45 Oxford Road, RG1 7QG |
| 2 | After Dark Nite Club | 112 London Street, RG1 4SJ |
| 2 | The Horn Inn | 2 Castle Street, RG1 7RD |
| 2 | Standard Tandoori | 141-145 Caversham Road, RG1 8AU |
| 2 | Mia's Coffee Shop | 1 Harris Arcade, RG1 1DN |
| 2 | Wolf Italian Street Food | 94 Broad Street, RG1 2AP |
| 2 | The Turks | 31 London Road, RG1 5BJ |
| 3 | Mini Bistro Enjoy Eat | 89 Friar Street, RG1 1EL |
| 3 | Favourite Chicken & Pizza | 10 St Marys Butts, RG1 2LN |
| 3 | The Soju at Kings Walk | King Street, RG1 2HG |
| 3 | VEL | 73 Whitley Street, RG2 0EG |
| 3 | Mooboo Bubble Tea | 39-41 Oxford Road, RG1 7QG |
| 3 | Bays Peri Peri | 6 West Street, RG1 1TT |
| 3 | Subway | 7 Gun Street, RG1 2JR |
| 3 | The Blagrave Arms | 35 Blagrave Street, RG1 1PW |
| 3 | Union Food & Wine | 11b Union Street, RG1 1EU |
| 3 | Bolan Thai Restaurant at Kings Walk | King Street, RG1 2HG |
| 3 | Lemoni | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 3 | Sushimania | 9 Queens Walk, RG1 7QF |
| 3 | Friends Coffee House Battle Block at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road, RG1 5AN |
| 3 | The Biscuit Tin | Station Hill, RG1 1NB |
| 3 | The Gateway | 31 Greyfriars Road, RG1 1PA |
| 3 | Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle | Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND |
| 3 | Sapana Home | 8 Queen Victoria Street, RG1 1TG |
| 3 | Kings Chef Chinese Takeaway | 19 London Road, RG1 5BJ |
| 3 | Zaks Cafe and Grill | 21 London Road, RG1 5BJ |
| 3 | Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs | 16-17 Harris Arcade, RG1 1DN |
| 3 | Ephesus | 19 Whitley Street, RG2 0EG |
| 4 | Temptations | 49 Whitley Street, RG2 0EG |
| 4 | Q Club | 16 Friar Street, RG1 1DB |
| 4 | Workhouse Coffee | 10-12 King Street, RG1 2HF |
| 4 | Zizzi | 64-72 Kings Road, RG1 3BJ |
| 4 | Mr Cod | 65 Whitley Street, RG2 0EG |
| 4 | Police Social Club | Castle Street, RG1 7TH |
| 4 | Indian Buffet Restaurant | 10 St Marys Butts, RG1 2LN |
| 4 | Julia's Meadow | 97 Kings Road, RG1 3DD |
| 4 | Peri Peri Chicken Hut | 37 Whitley Street, RG2 0EG |
| 4 | Memory of Sichuan | 109 Friar Street, RG1 1EP |
| 4 | Boswells Cafe at Broad St Mall | Broad Street, RG1 7QE |
| 4 | Pavlovs Dog | 21-23 St Marys Butts, RG1 2LN |
| 4 | Caffe Nero at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 4 | The London Street Brasserie | 2-4 London Street, RG1 2AG |
| 4 | Wild Lime Bar & Kitchen | 13-14 Friar Street, RG1 1DB |
| 4 | Global Cafe-Bar/ World Shop | 35-39 London Street, RG1 4PS |
| 4 | Rafina Coffee Lounge | 45 West Street |
| 4 | Yates | 7-9 Friar Street, RG1 1DB |
| 4 | The Retreat | 8 St Johns Street, RG1 4EH |
| 4 | Delice De France at platform 8/9 Reading Rail Station | Station Approach, RG1 1LZ |
| 4 | Cintra Park Lunch Club | Cintra Park Pavillion, RG2 7AU |
| 4 | The Sun Inn | 16 Castle Street, RG1 7RD |
| 4 | Pizza 2 Night | 155-157 Southampton Street, RG1 2QZ |
| 4 | AMT Coffee Cart Level 1 Main Entrance at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road, RG1 5AN |
| 4 | Matchbox | 5-6 Friar Street, RG1 1DB |
| 4 | Kokoro | 29 Queen Victoria Street, RG1 1SY |
| 4 | Thai Corner | 47 West Street, RG1 1TT |
| 4 | The Hop Leaf | 163 Southampton Street, RG1 2QZ |
| 4 | League of Friends Store Maternity Ward at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road, RG1 5AN |
| 4 | Caffeine and Cocktails Reading at Kings Walk | King Street, RG1 2HG |
| 4 | Pumpkin Cafe Level 2 Main Entrance at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road, RG1 5AN |
| 4 | Escape Room | King Street, RG1 2HG |
| 4 | Lincoln Coffee House | 60 Kings Road, RG1 3AA |
| 4 | Revolution | 14-16 Station Road, RG1 1JX |
| 4 | Munchees | 2-3 Butter Market, RG1 2DP |
| 4 | The Pheasant Inn | 225 Southampton Street, RG1 2RB |
| 4 | Subway at Reading Rail Station Concourse | Station Approach, RG1 1LT |
| 4 | Patisserie Valerie at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 4 | Pitcher and Piano | 18 Friar Street, RG1 1DB |
| 4 | Brewdog | 11 Castle Street, RG1 7SB |
| 4 | Medusa Lodge | Abattoirs Road, RG1 7BL |
| 5 | 7 Flowers & Tea | 4 Cross Street, RG1 1SN |
| 5 | Creams | 14-16 Oxford Road, RG1 7LA |
| 5 | Pret a Manger at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AQ |
| 5 | Cozze | 93-97 Caversham Road, RG1 8AN |
| 5 | The Pantry Café & Kitchen at Museum and Town Hall | Blagrave Street, RG1 1QH |
| 5 | Bill's | Chain Street, RG1 2HX |
| 5 | Bluegrass BBQ | 15 Gun Street, RG1 2JR |
| 5 | Home Cooking | 2 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EN |
| 5 | All Bar One at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | Caffe Nero | 148 Friar Street, RG1 1EX |
| 5 | Just Pizza | 41 Whitley Street, RG2 0EG |
| 5 | Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AQ |
| 5 | Slug & Lettuce at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | German Doner Kebab | 106 Friar Street, RG1 1EP |
| 5 | Purple Turtle | 9 Gun Street, RG1 2JR |
| 5 | BB's Bakers & Baristas | Bridge Street, RG1 2AQ |
| 5 | Starbucks Coffee Shop at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AH |
| 5 | Charlton House at Thames Water Utilities | Vastern Road, RG1 8DB |
| 5 | Baxter Storey at Visa Europe | 41-45 Queens Road, RG1 4BQ |
| 5 | Quantum Web Cafe | 7 Union Street, RG1 1EU |
| 5 | Bella Italia at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | Aramark Salvation Army | Willow Street, RG1 6AB |
| 5 | Starbucks Coffee Shop at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | KFC | 73-74 Broad Street, RG1 2AF |
| 5 | MumMum Viet Foods | 20 Market Place, RG1 2EG |
| 5 | Revolucion De Cuba | 138-141 Friar Street, RG1 1EX |
| 5 | Outlook | 76-78 Kings Road, RG1 3BJ |
| 5 | Boost Juice Bars at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | Tamp Culture & co | Unit 12 Robert Cort Industrial Estate, RG2 0AU |
| 5 | Lola Lo's | 126 Friar Street, RG1 1EP |
| 5 | Nathan's Nibbles | 44 London Street, RG1 4SQ |
| 5 | Reading Bowling Club | 94 Kendrick Road, RG1 5DW |
| 5 | Ukrainian Social Club | 21 Sidmouth Street, RG1 4QZ |
| 5 | Browns Bar & Brasserie at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | Bierhaus | 8 Queens Walk, RG1 7QF |
| 5 | TGI Fridays at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | McDonalds | 128-129 Friar Street, RG1 1EP |
| 5 | Perry's Carribbean Food | 7 High Street, RG1 2EA |
| 5 | Royal Tandoori at Ibis Styles Hotel | 4-8 Duke Street, RG1 4RY |
| 5 | Eurest At AWE Burghfield | Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3RP |
| 5 | The Bugle | 144 Friar Street, RG1 1EX |
| 5 | Caffe Nero at House of Fraser at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AH |
| 5 | The Corn Stores | 10 Forbury Road, RG1 1SB |
| 5 | Back of Beyond | 108 Kings Road, RG1 3BY |
| 5 | The Range Coffee Shop | Caversham Road, RG1 8AL |
| 5 | Pierre's Baguettes | 58a St Marys Butts, RG1 2LG |
| 5 | Valpy Street Bar & Bistro | 17-19 Valpy Street, RG1 1AR |
| 5 | Baxter Storey at SSE | 1 Forbury Place, RG1 3JD |
| 5 | The Three Guineas | Station Approach, RG1 1LY |
| 5 | Costa Coffee at Debenhams at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AT |
| 5 | Fernando's Peri Peri | 41 Oxford Road, RG1 7QG |
| 5 | Popworld/ Sub 89 | 110-117 Friar Street, RG1 1EP |
| 5 | Veeno | 20 Valpy Street, RG1 1AR |
| 5 | KFC at Forbury Retail Park | Forbury Road, RG1 3JD |
| 5 | Treatz Dessert Parlour | 29 Friar Street, RG1 1DP |
| 5 | Costa Coffee at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AH |
| 5 | Gather & Gather at Primark | 32-41 West Street, RG1 1TZ |
| 5 | The Monks Retreat | 163 Friar Street, RG1 1HE |
| 5 | Pret a Manger | 60 Broad Street, RG1 2AF |
| 5 | Thirsty Bear | 110 Kings Road, RG1 3BY |
| 5 | Cote Brasserie at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | Greyfriars Centre | Friar Street, RG1 1EH |
| 5 | The Real Greek at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AT |
| 5 | Smokin' Billy's | 61 St Marys Butts, RG1 2LG |
| 5 | Carluccio's | The Forbury, RG1 3EU |
| 5 | Baxterstorey at Prudential | 121 Kings Road, RG1 3ES |
| 5 | Zero Degrees | 9 Bridge Street, RG1 2LR |
| 5 | CUP Speciality Coffee & Tea | 7 Blagrave Street, RG1 1PJ |
| 5 | Insomnia Coffee at Primark | Broad Street, RG1 7QA |
| 5 | The Walkabout | Wiston Terrace, RG1 1DG |
| 5 | Wagamamas at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | Sweeney & Todd | 10 Castle Street, RG1 7RD |
| 5 | Clay's Hyderabadi Kitchen | 45 London Street, RG1 4PS |
| 5 | Churches in Reading Women's centre | 84 Queens Road, RG1 4BW |
| 5 | Bagel Factory at Reading Rail Station Concourse | Station Approach, RG1 1LT |
| 5 | Five Guys at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AH |
| 5 | Mr Chips | 33 Oxford Road, RG1 7QG |
| 5 | Pepe Sale | 3 Queens Walk, RG1 7QF |
| 5 | TGI Fridays | Caversham Road, RG1 8AJ |
| 5 | The Dairy at University of Reading | London Road, RG1 5AQ |
| 5 | Burger King at Reading Rail Station Concourse | Station Approach, RG1 1LZ |
| 5 | Franco Manca at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AT |
| 5 | Wok to Walk at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | The Allied Arms | 57 St Marys Butts, RG1 2LG |
| 5 | Grosvenor Casino | 1 Queens Road, RG1 4SY |
| 5 | Millennium Lunch Club at Polish Catholic Church | Watlington Street, RG1 4RF |
| 5 | Costa Coffee at Reading Rail Station Concourse | Station Approach, RG1 1LT |
| 5 | Fuel Juice Bar at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AQ |
| 5 | Roosters Piri Piri | 11 West Street, RG1 1TT |
| 5 | The Hope Tap | 99-102 Friar Street, RG1 1EP |
| 5 | Olive Catering at Hibu Staff Canteen | 23 Forbury Road, RG1 3JH |
| 5 | Handmade Burger Co at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | Soui Deli at Spaces | 9 Greyfriars Road, RG1 1NU |
| 5 | Yo! Sushi at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AS |
| 5 | Panino | 11 Duke Street, RG1 4SA |
| 5 | Island Bohemian Bowls Club | Thames Side, RG1 8DG |
| 5 | Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | Zizzi at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | The Lyndhurst Arms | 88 Queens Road, RG1 4DG |
| 5 | Itsu | 31 Queen Victoria Street, RG1 1SY |
| 5 | Las Iguanas at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | Subway | 21 Oxford Road, RG1 7QG |
| 5 | Caffe Nero | 75 Broad Street, RG1 2AP |
| 5 | Subway | 21 Duke Street, RG1 4SA |
| 5 | John Lewis Partnership Plc | 108-113 Broad Street, RG1 2BB |
| 5 | Cafe Plaza at The Atrium Court Apex Plaza | Forbury Road, RG1 1AX |
| 5 | Coconut Bar & Kitchen | 62 St Marys Butts, RG1 2LG |
| 5 | The Bakery House | 82 London Street, RG1 4SJ |
| 5 | McDonalds at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | Caffe Nero at Apex Plaza | Forbury Road, RG1 1AX |
| 5 | Cosmo | 35-38 Friar Street, RG1 1DX |
| 5 | Lands End Pasty Co at Reading Station | Station Approach, RG1 1LZ |
| 5 | Miller & Carter at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | CUP Coffee Under Pressure | 53 St Marys Butts, RG1 2LG |
| 5 | House of Flavours | 34-36 Kings Road, RG1 3AA |
| 5 | McDonalds at Forbury Retail Park | Kenavon Drive, RG1 3HS |
| 5 | Mission Burrito at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | Costa Coffee Store | 4 Butter Market, RG1 2DP |
| 5 | Milk Bar Reading | 8 Merchants Place, RG1 1DT |
| 5 | Kings Grill | 16 Kings Road, RG1 3AA |
| 5 | Nibsy's Coffee Shop | 26 Cross Street, RG1 1SN |
| 5 | My Cookie Dough at the Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | The Greyfriar | 53 Greyfriars Road, RG1 1PA |
| 5 | RVS Cancer Centre Tea Bar at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road, RG1 5AN |
| 5 | Pierre's Baguettes | 16-17 Harris Arcade, RG1 1DN |
| 5 | Nando's Chickenland at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | 7 Bone Burger Co | 59-60 St Marys Butts, RG1 2LG |
| 5 | Honest Burgers | Unit 2 1-5 King Street, RG1 2HE |
| 5 | Pizza Express | 55 St Marys Butts, RG1 2LG |
| 5 | The Olympia Ballroom | 75-77 London Street, RG1 4QA |
| 5 | Thames Lido | Napier Road |
| 5 | Oakford Social Club | 53 Blagrave Street, RG1 1PZ |
| 5 | Ask Pizza & Pasta | 64-65 St Marys Butts, RG1 2LG |
| 5 | Shed | 8 Merchants Place, RG1 1DT |
| 5 | The Eating Hub Restaurant at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road, RG1 5AN |
| 5 | Starbucks Coffee Shop at Malmaison Hotel | 18-20 Station Road, RG1 1JX |
| 5 | O'Neills | 4 Friar Street, RG1 1DB |
| 5 | Bar Iguana | 11 St Marys Butts, RG1 2LN |
| 5 | Pho at Kings Walk | King Street, RG1 2HG |
| 5 | Subway | 34 Friar Street, RG1 1DX |
| 5 | Berkshire Phab at MAPP Centre | 22-26 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TD |
| 5 | Whistlestop Level 2 Main Entrance at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road, RG1 5AN |
| 5 | Churches In Reading Drop In Centre | Berkeley Avenue, RG1 6JT |
| 5 | Black Diamond | 108 Friar Street, RG1 1EP |
| 5 | Picnic Foods | 5 Butter Market, RG1 2DP |
| 5 | Bel & The Dragon | Gas Works Road, RG1 3EQ |
| 5 | Upper Crust at Reading Rail Station Concourse | Station Approach, RG1 1LT |
| 5 | Grosvenor Casino | Rose Kiln Lane, RG2 0SN |
| 5 | Prezzo | 10-12 King Street, RG1 2HF |
| 5 | Anonymous Coffee Co at Thames Tower | 37-45 Station Road, RG1 1LX |
| 5 | West Cornwall Pasty Co at Reading Rail Station Concourse | Station Approach, RG1 1LZ |
| 5 | Pizza Express at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | Burger King at Broad Street Mall | 8-9 St Marys Butts, RG1 2LN |
| 5 | Starbucks Coffee Shop | 6 King Street, RG1 2HB |
| 5 | Pizza Presto | 53 Whitley Street, RG2 0EG |
| 5 | Baxter Storey at Three Mobile Brighams House | Vastern Road, RG1 8DJ |
| 5 | CH & Co Catering at Thames Water Utilities | Rose Kiln Lane, RG2 0HP |
| 5 | Pizza Hut Restaurant at The Oracle | Bridge Street, RG1 2AG |
| 5 | Chopstix Noodle Bar | 80 Broad Street, RG1 2AP |
| 5 | The Botanist | Unit 1 1-5 Kings Street, RG1 2HB |
| 5 | South Street Arts Centre Bar | 21 South Street, RG1 4QU |
| 5 | Be At One | 1 Gun Street, RG1 2JR |