FOODIES are now beginning to flock back to newly-reopened restaurants and take advantage of the 'eat out to help out scheme'.

With such a variety of food outlets available here in Reading - from the popular Oracle Riverside sit-down restaurants to the many take-away options lining the streets - it can be hard to decide where to enjoy that government discount.

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With this in mind, we have rounded up a few of the latest food hygiene ratings in the town, with the five highest and five lowest scorers.

Every establishment which deals with the handling of food is rated by food hygiene inspectors employed by the council.

They are given an overall score as well as three separate rankings based on food hygiene and safety, structural compliance and confidence in management.

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Five latest HIGH scorers

1. Costa Coffee at Reading Station

Overall rating: 5/5

Food Hygiene and Safety: Very good

Structural Compliance: Good

Confidence in Management: Good

2. Reading Pizza / Gourmet Junction

Overall rating: 5/5

Food Hygiene and Safety: Very good

Structural Compliance: Good

Confidence in Management: Good

3. Sprinkles Gelato Reading / Fresh Mex Burgers & Grills

Overall rating: 5/5

Food Hygiene and Safety: Very good

Structural Compliance: Good

Confidence in Management: Good

4. Caffeine and Cocktails

Overall rating: 4/5

Food Hygiene and Safety: Good

Structural Compliance: Good

Confidence in Management: Some

5. Pizza Hut Restaurant at Reading Gate Retail Park

Overall rating: 4/5

Food Hygiene and Safety: Good

Structural Compliance: Fair

Confidence in Management: Good

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Five latest LOW scorers

1. Reading Grill

Overall rating: 3/5

Food Hygiene and Safety: Fair

Structural Compliance: Fair

Confidence in Management: Some

2. Reading Grill

Overall rating: 3/5

Food Hygiene and Safety: Fair

Structural Compliance: Fair

Confidence in Management: Some

3. Costa Coffee Store at Reading Gate Retail Park

Overall rating: 3/5

Food Hygiene and Safety: Fair

Structural Compliance: Fair

Confidence in Management: Some

4. Ground Up Cafe at Reading Climbing Centre

Overall rating: 3/5

Food Hygiene and Safety: Fair

Structural Compliance: Fair

Confidence in Management: Some

5. Reading Food Centre - Retailer

Overall rating: 1/5

Food Hygiene and Safety: Fair

Structural Compliance: Fair

Confidence in Management: Little

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