The Biryani Lounge
Urgent improvement necessary. Last inspection 7 January 2026.
Quick facts
- The Biryani Lounge scored 0/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 7 January 2026.
- Verdict: Urgent improvement necessary.
- Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Reading.
- Inspected by Reading Environmental Health.
Local authority: Reading · council website ↗
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 sit-down food business. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Biryani Lounge.
What is The Biryani Lounge's FSA hygiene rating?
The Biryani Lounge scored 0 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 7 January 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Biryani Lounge last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Biryani Lounge was on 7 January 2026, 4 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Biryani Lounge 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 The Biryani Lounge?
The Biryani Lounge'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 The Biryani Lounge compare to other venues in Reading?
The Biryani Lounge'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.
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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.
Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 7 January 2026. 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.