Reading Rugby Football Club

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-12-02

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
15
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Reading Rugby Football Club is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Sonning, RG4 6SU, in the Wokingham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Wokingham oversees 1,128 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wokingham is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Sonning
Postcode
RG4 6SU
Local Authority
Wokingham
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
282145

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Reading Rugby Football Club?

Reading Rugby Football Club has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Wokingham.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was Reading Rugby Football Club last inspected?

Reading Rugby Football Club was last inspected on 2025-12-02. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Reading Rugby Football Club improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Reading Rugby Football Club located?

Reading Rugby Football Club is located at Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Sonning , RG4 6SU, in the Wokingham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG4 postcode area.