Strawberry Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wokingham
Strawberry Local holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 62 Howth Drive, Woodley, RG5 3EG
How it compares in Wokingham
A 1 is rare: only 14 of 1,058 rated places in Wokingham score this low, about one in 76. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ← Strawberry Local | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Strawberry Local the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Strawberry Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Beech House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| 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 |
| Caterlink @ Bilton Secondary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Bull & Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Brecon Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Berkshire County Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Strawberry Local
What is Strawberry Local's food hygiene rating?
Strawberry Local has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wokingham Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Strawberry Local safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Strawberry Local last inspected?
Strawberry Local was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 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 Strawberry Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Strawberry Local compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, while Strawberry Local holds a 1. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Strawberry Local 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wokingham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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