Tesco Petrol Station food hygiene rating
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Tesco Petrol 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 2 March 2025, 16 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: Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF
How it compares in Reading
That puts Tesco Petrol 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% | ← Tesco Petrol 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 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 Tesco Petrol 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 Tesco Petrol Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Back of Beyond Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - Deloitte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| AMT Coffee at Royal Berkshire Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| BP Reading Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Baxter Storey at Ernest and Young Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| CakeCo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Cafe Yolk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Tesco Petrol Station
What is Tesco Petrol Station's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Petrol Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 2 March 2025.
Is Tesco Petrol 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 Tesco Petrol Station last inspected?
Tesco Petrol Station was last inspected on 2 March 2025, 16 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 Tesco Petrol Station?
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 Tesco Petrol Station compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Petrol Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Tesco Petrol 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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