AKA BBQ Station food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Reading
AKA BBQ Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 January 2025, 17 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: 55 St Marys Butts, Reading, RG1 2LG
How it compares in Reading
That puts AKA BBQ Station 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% | ← AKA BBQ Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 AKA BBQ Station 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 AKA BBQ Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Iguana Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Burger King Reading Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Blue Collar Corner Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Cake Box Mobile caterer | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Be At One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about AKA BBQ Station
What is AKA BBQ Station's food hygiene rating?
AKA BBQ Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 24 January 2025.
Is AKA BBQ Station 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was AKA BBQ Station last inspected?
AKA BBQ Station was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 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 AKA BBQ Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 AKA BBQ Station compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and AKA BBQ Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects AKA BBQ Station 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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