BP Leander Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reading
BP Leander 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 1 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 182-184 Henley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5LW
How it compares in Reading
That puts BP Leander 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% | ← BP Leander 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 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 BP Leander 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 BP Leander Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attimonosh Takeaway/sandwich shop | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Caterlink at Caversham Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Bina Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Angel Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| BKRY Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Alto Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Baxter Storey at Oracle Corporation 510 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about BP Leander Service Station
What is BP Leander Service Station's food hygiene rating?
BP Leander Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 1 November 2023.
Is BP Leander 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 BP Leander Service Station last inspected?
BP Leander Service Station was last inspected on 1 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 BP Leander Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 BP Leander 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 BP Leander Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects BP Leander 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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