Atif Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reading
Atif Superstore holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: 481-483 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Atif Superstore 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% | ← Atif Superstore | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Atif Superstore 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 Atif Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rifles Reading Other catering premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Beesknees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Maitland House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| A&S News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2017 |
| Beacher Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| 3B's Cafe Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cafe 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bow Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
Questions about Atif Superstore
What is Atif Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Atif Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Atif Superstore 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Atif Superstore last inspected?
Atif Superstore was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Atif Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Atif Superstore compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while Atif Superstore holds a 4. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Atif Superstore 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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