The Foundry Bell food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wokingham
The Foundry Bell 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 30 June 2025, 12 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: 338 London Road, Wokingham, RG40 1RD
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts The Foundry Bell among the 848 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 | 848 | 80% | ← The Foundry Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 70 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Foundry Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Cherry Local Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Culinera @ Westende Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Core Kids Club Ltd @ All Saints CE Primary School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Dingles Promise Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Culinera @ Wescott Infant School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Cafe Mosaic at Wokingham Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about The Foundry Bell
What is The Foundry Bell's food hygiene rating?
The Foundry Bell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 30 June 2025.
Is The Foundry Bell 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 The Foundry Bell last inspected?
The Foundry Bell was last inspected on 30 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wokingham Council rather than by the business.
How does The Foundry Bell compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Foundry Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects The Foundry Bell 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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