Oxford Road Service Station food hygiene rating
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Oxford Road Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 January 2025, 18 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: 150 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PJ
How it compares in Reading
That puts Oxford Road Service 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% | ← Oxford Road Service 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Oxford Road Service 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 Oxford Road Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&S News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2017 |
| Cafe 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bow Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
| Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Maitland House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Burger Den Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Amherst Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
| Barista and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Beesknees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Oxford Road Service Station
What is Oxford Road Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Oxford Road Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 6 January 2025.
Is Oxford Road Service 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oxford Road Service Station last inspected?
Oxford Road Service Station was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 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 Oxford Road Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oxford Road Service Station compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Oxford Road Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Oxford Road Service 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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