Burger Den food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Reading
Burger Den holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 April 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: 109a Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UD
How it compares in Reading
That puts Burger Den 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% | ← Burger Den | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Burger Den 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 Burger Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barista and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Cafe 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bow Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
| Cake Box Mobile caterer | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Berkshire Vision - RAB Socialeyes Other catering premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Bar Iguana Pub/bar/nightclub | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Burger King Reading Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Blue Collar Corner Pub/bar/nightclub | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Burger Den
What is Burger Den's food hygiene rating?
Burger Den has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Burger Den 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Burger Den last inspected?
Burger Den was last inspected on 21 April 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 Burger Den?
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 Burger Den compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Burger Den is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Burger Den 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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