JAC in a Box food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wokingham
JAC in a Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 May 2024, more than 2 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: 51 Denmark Street, Wokingham, RG40 2AY
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts JAC in a Box 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% | ← JAC in a Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 JAC in a Box 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 JAC in a Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Brown Bag Natural Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Characters Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Brown Bag Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Burger King (UK) Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
Questions about JAC in a Box
What is JAC in a Box's food hygiene rating?
JAC in a Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 23 May 2024.
Is JAC in a Box 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was JAC in a Box last inspected?
JAC in a Box was last inspected on 23 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 JAC in a Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does JAC in a Box compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and JAC in a Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects JAC in a Box 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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