Cookham Post Office And Wine World food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Windsor and Maidenhead
Cookham Post Office And Wine World holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 April 2021, more than 5 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: Cookham Post Office, Lower Road, Cookham, SL6 9EH
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Cookham Post Office And Wine World sits behind roughly 1,048 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,048 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 148 | 12% | ← Cookham Post Office And Wine World | |
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cookham Post Office And Wine World 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 Cookham Post Office And Wine World, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowderys of Cookham Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Deliciously French Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2022 |
| Cater Link At Cookham Rise Primary School School/college/university | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| Daisy Love Cookham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2021 |
| Cookham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2019 |
| Cork & Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Cookham Day Centre Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about Cookham Post Office And Wine World
What is Cookham Post Office And Wine World's food hygiene rating?
Cookham Post Office And Wine World has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 23 April 2021.
Is Cookham Post Office And Wine World safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cookham Post Office And Wine World last inspected?
Cookham Post Office And Wine World was last inspected on 23 April 2021, more than 5 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 Cookham Post Office And Wine World?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cookham Post Office And Wine World 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, while Cookham Post Office And Wine World holds a 4. 148 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects Cookham Post Office And Wine World 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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