A4 Snackbar food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · West Berkshire
A4 Snackbar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 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: Lay-by Next To Rising Sun Public House Bath Road, Woolhampton, Reading
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts A4 Snackbar among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← A4 Snackbar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 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 A4 Snackbar 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 A4 Snackbar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe2U (Reading West) Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| The Old Mill Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Rontec Thatcham Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Camp Beaumont at Elstree School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Holroyd Howe at Elstree School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Outdoor Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Hillier Nurseries Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Phoenix the Village Shop Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about A4 Snackbar
What is A4 Snackbar's food hygiene rating?
A4 Snackbar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 27 November 2024.
Is A4 Snackbar 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A4 Snackbar last inspected?
A4 Snackbar was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A4 Snackbar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A4 Snackbar compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and A4 Snackbar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects A4 Snackbar 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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