A Reading takeaway has been handed a new zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Peri Peri Chicken Hut, a takeaway at 37 Whitley Street, Reading was given the minimum score after assessment on September 21, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Reading's 179 takeaways with ratings, 88 (49%) have ratings of five and just two have zero ratings.

During another routine inspection at The Peri Peri Chicken Hut, Whitley Street, Reading, officers witnessed widespread cockroach activity throughout the restaurant area and kitchen.

A large number of cockroaches were found in the salad bar, drink storage, under a hand wash basin, and behind the fridges.

Due to their various life stages, evidence suggests cockroaches may have been present at the property for more than three months.

The business is believed to have changed hands in 2019 but had failed to update its registration with the Council.