Cake Box food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Reading
Cake Box 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: Broad Street Mall Broad Street, Reading, RG1 7QE
How it compares in Reading
That puts Cake Box 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% | ← Cake Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Cake Box 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 Cake Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Iguana Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Burger King Reading Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Blue Collar Corner Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| AKA BBQ Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Be At One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Barista and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Burger Den Takeaway/sandwich shop | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Cake Box
What is Cake Box's food hygiene rating?
Cake Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Cake Box 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 Cake Box last inspected?
Cake Box was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 Cake Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cake Box compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Cake Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Cake Box 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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