Food Hygiene Ratings in Wokingham

1,103 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 81.6% rated "very good".

1,103
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
15
Rated 0 or 1
81.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good81.6%848
Good11.0%114
Satisfactory5.8%60
Improvement Needed0.2%2
Major Improvement1.4%15
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Other catering premises24622.3%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen21819.8%
Retailers - other18616.9%
Caring Premises14513.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub837.5%
School/college/university756.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop555.0%
Mobile caterer494.4%

Food hygiene ratings in Wokingham are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Wokingham currently has 1,103 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,039 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 81.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 15 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
21st Century GrillRG411Dec 01, 2025
Bobs Fish and ChipsRG40 3JU1Dec 02, 2025
Co-operative FoodRG41 1DL1Jan 21, 2026
Dream Breakfast1Mar 12, 2025
Glass Half FullRG10 9AB1Jan 28, 2026
Lambs Lane Primary School - Wraparound CareRG7 1JB1Oct 24, 2025
Millars FillersRG41 2QX1Jan 09, 2025
Storyy HomesRG6 7EL1Mar 26, 2024
Strawberry LocalRG5 3EG1Sep 26, 2024
Terry Ling'sRG6 1BA1May 28, 2025
The Walters ArmsRG41 5BP1Oct 21, 2025
The White HorseRG40 3AF1Dec 11, 2025
Village CurryRG41 1NQ1Aug 13, 2025
Woodley ChefRG5 3RB1Dec 05, 2025
Zesty FlavoursRG41 1NQ1Jan 29, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Wokingham have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 848 food businesses in Wokingham with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 81.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Wokingham?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Wokingham?+

Inspection frequency in Wokingham depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies