Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Reading
Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 196 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HH
How it compares in Reading
That puts Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres among the 881 places in Reading holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ← Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Day Local Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Artisan Loaf Makers Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| BJ's Luxury Bingo Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| 7p Aperitivo Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Ahmed Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Apollo Youth Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres
What is Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres's food hygiene rating?
Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres last inspected?
Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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