The Tilehurst Coffee Van food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Reading
The Tilehurst Coffee Van holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 202 Thirlmere Avenue, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6XJ
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Tilehurst Coffee Van sits behind roughly 881 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ← The Tilehurst Coffee Van | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Tilehurst Coffee Van 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 The Tilehurst Coffee Van, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Meat Traders Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| 3B's Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Butts Today's Local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
| Cake and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| 7 Rifles Reading Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Caterlink at Park Lane Primary Junior School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Tilehurst Coffee Van
What is The Tilehurst Coffee Van's food hygiene rating?
The Tilehurst Coffee Van has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading Council on 14 November 2024.
Is The Tilehurst Coffee Van safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tilehurst Coffee Van last inspected?
The Tilehurst Coffee Van was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 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 The Tilehurst Coffee Van?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Tilehurst Coffee Van compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while The Tilehurst Coffee Van holds a 4. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects The Tilehurst Coffee Van 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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