Smelly Wellies food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Oxfordshire
Smelly Wellies holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 16 February 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: Chiltern Cottage South Stoke Road, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0PL
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Smelly Wellies sits behind roughly 808 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ← Smelly Wellies | |
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 Smelly Wellies 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 Smelly Wellies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Woodcote Pre-School Group Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Jessicas Coffee Truck Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Kicking Goat Cider Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Chana Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 October 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Cabin Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Smelly Wellies
What is Smelly Wellies's food hygiene rating?
Smelly Wellies has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 16 February 2022.
Is Smelly Wellies 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smelly Wellies last inspected?
Smelly Wellies was last inspected on 16 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smelly Wellies?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Smelly Wellies compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Smelly Wellies holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Smelly Wellies 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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