Turkish Halal Food Centre food hygiene rating
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Turkish Halal Food Centre holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 22 January 2026, 5 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: 133-135 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU
How it compares in Reading
A 0 is rare: only 5 of 1,362 rated places in Reading score this low, about one in 272. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Turkish Halal Food Centre |
A further 155 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Turkish Halal Food Centre the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Turkish Halal Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bow Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
| Burger Den Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Barista and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Amherst Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
| Berkshire Vision - RAB Socialeyes Other catering premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| A&S News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2017 |
| Cake Box Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Turkish Halal Food Centre
What is Turkish Halal Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
Turkish Halal Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Reading Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Turkish Halal Food Centre safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Turkish Halal Food Centre last inspected?
Turkish Halal Food Centre was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 Turkish Halal Food Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Turkish Halal Food Centre compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while Turkish Halal Food Centre holds a 0. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Turkish Halal Food Centre 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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A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Reading, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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