The Waterside food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wokingham
The Waterside 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 28 May 2025, 13 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: The Waterside, Fairwater Drive, Woodley, RG5 3EZ
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts The Waterside among the 849 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 | 849 | 80% | ← The Waterside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 69 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 The Waterside 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 The Waterside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Beech House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Bosco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Ambleside Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Beechwood Breakfast/Supper Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Cater Link at Earley St Peter's C of E School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bull & Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about The Waterside
What is The Waterside's food hygiene rating?
The Waterside has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 28 May 2025.
Is The Waterside 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 The Waterside last inspected?
The Waterside was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 The Waterside?
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 The Waterside compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Waterside is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects The Waterside 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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The Waterside is one of 94 rated food businesses in Woodley. See every hygiene rating in Woodley →
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