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Niki Convenience Store

Urgent improvement necessary. Last inspection 16 October 2025.

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Quick facts

  • Niki Convenience Store scored 0/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 16 October 2025.
  • Verdict: Urgent improvement necessary.
  • Classified as retailers - other in Reading.
  • Inspected by Reading Environmental Health.
Address
177-179 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8PW

Local authority: Reading · council website ↗

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What this means

Urgent improvement necessary.

The inspector found urgent issues requiring immediate action. In some cases this can trigger closure notices. Verify the current status before visiting.

Classified as a food retailer. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about Niki Convenience Store.

What is Niki Convenience Store's FSA hygiene rating?

Niki Convenience Store scored 0 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 16 October 2025. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was Niki Convenience Store last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Niki Convenience Store was on 16 October 2025, 7 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is Niki Convenience Store required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

Is it safe to eat at Niki Convenience Store?

Niki Convenience Store's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.

How does Niki Convenience Store compare to other venues in Reading?

Niki Convenience Store's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Reading on the dedicated Reading aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.

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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 16 October 2025. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.