5

Horse And Groom food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Windsor and Maidenhead

Horse And Groom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 30 May 2022, more than 4 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: 4 Castle Hill, Windsor, SL4 1PD

How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead

That puts Horse And Groom among the 1,048 places in Windsor and Maidenhead holding top marks, 82% 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.

Every rated food business in Windsor and Maidenhead
5 out of 5 1,048 82% ← Horse And Groom
4 out of 5 148 12%
3 out of 5 48 4%
2 out of 5 11 1%
1 out of 5 28 2%
0 out of 5 1 <1%

A further 324 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 Horse And Groom 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 Horse And Groom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Castle Hotel Windsor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 98 yards away 5 - Very good 25 September 2025
Black Sheep Coffee - Peascod Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 114 yards away 5 - Very good 25 August 2022
Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 121 yards away 5 - Very good 8 February 2024
Black Sheep Coffee - Windsor Royal Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 122 yards away 5 - Very good 22 October 2021
Benugo At Cafes \& Kiosks At Windsor Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 175 yards away 5 - Very good 10 July 2025
A La Russe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 176 yards away 5 - Very good 9 September 2025
Auntie Anne's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 190 yards away 5 - Very good 2 September 2021
Banana Tree Windsor / Mimi's Thai Kitchen / Whats Your Katsu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 194 yards away 5 - Very good 7 December 2023

Questions about Horse And Groom

What is Horse And Groom's food hygiene rating?

Horse And Groom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 30 May 2022.

Is Horse And Groom 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Horse And Groom last inspected?

Horse And Groom was last inspected on 30 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at Horse And Groom?

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 Horse And Groom compare to other places in Windsor and Maidenhead?

82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, and Horse And Groom is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects Horse And Groom 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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Understanding this rating

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Horse And Groom is one of 470 rated food businesses in Windsor. See every hygiene rating in Windsor

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