Heron on the Ford food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wokingham
Heron on the Ford 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 31 October 2025, 8 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: Landsend Lane, Charvil, RG10 0UE
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts Heron on the Ford among the 848 places in Wokingham holding top marks, 80% 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 | 848 | 80% | ← Heron on the Ford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 70 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Heron on the Ford 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 Heron on the Ford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charvil Piggott Primary School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Get Active Sports @ Willowbank Infant School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Brecon Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Busy Bees Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Dolce Ltd at Woodley C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Get Active Sports @ Woodley C of E Primary School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Charvil Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
Questions about Heron on the Ford
What is Heron on the Ford's food hygiene rating?
Heron on the Ford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 31 October 2025.
Is Heron on the Ford 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 Heron on the Ford last inspected?
Heron on the Ford was last inspected on 31 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wokingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Heron on the Ford?
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 Heron on the Ford compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and Heron on the Ford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Heron on the Ford 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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