The Monks Retreat
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 6 July 2026 by Reading.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Monks Retreat, from December 2025 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 2 in 2025 to 4 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 2 / 5 | Improvement necessary | |
| 4 / 5 | Good |
What does this rating mean?
The Monks Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
163 Friar Street,Reading,
RG1 1HE
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Monks Retreat. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Monks Retreat?
Food hygiene at The Monks Retreat is inspected by Reading, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.reading.gov.uk or [email protected].
Questions about The Monks Retreat
What is The Monks Retreat’s food hygiene rating?
When was The Monks Retreat last inspected?
Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?
What do the food hygiene scores mean?
More places near The Monks Retreat
Chandni Kiosk
O'Neills
Berkshire
Slug & Lettuce
Mai Sushi
Marks & Spencer
7 Flowers & Tea
Browse every rated place in Reading.