The Dock Bar & Cafe

Reading

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 13 May 2025 by South Oxfordshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Dock Bar & Cafe, from April 2021 to May 2025.

Food hygiene rating history for The Dock Bar & Cafe
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
29 April 2021	Not rated	No numeric rating
13 May 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Dock Bar & Cafe in Reading has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

Thames & Kennet Marina Henley Road,
Caversham,
Reading,
RG4 6LQ

The Dock Bar & Cafe Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Dock Bar & Cafe. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Dock Bar & Cafe?

Food hygiene at The Dock Bar & Cafe is inspected by South Oxfordshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.southoxon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Dock Bar & Cafe

What is The Dock Bar & Cafe’s food hygiene rating?

The Dock Bar & Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 May 2025.

When was The Dock Bar & Cafe last inspected?

The Dock Bar & Cafe was last inspected by South Oxfordshire on 13 May 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.