Sams Wraps Mobile Van food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Reading
Sams Wraps Mobile 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 9 August 2025, 11 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: Broad Street, Reading
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Sams Wraps Mobile 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% | ← Sams Wraps Mobile 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 Sams Wraps Mobile 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 Sams Wraps Mobile Van, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 7 Flowers & Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| AKA BBQ Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Be At One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Anonymous Coffee Co at Thames Tower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Sams Wraps Mobile Van
What is Sams Wraps Mobile Van's food hygiene rating?
Sams Wraps Mobile Van has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading Council on 9 August 2025.
Is Sams Wraps Mobile 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 Sams Wraps Mobile Van last inspected?
Sams Wraps Mobile Van was last inspected on 9 August 2025, 11 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 Sams Wraps Mobile 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 Sams Wraps Mobile Van compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while Sams Wraps Mobile Van holds a 4. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Sams Wraps Mobile 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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