The Shambles Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Windsor and Maidenhead
The Shambles Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 18 July 2024, 23 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: The Crooked House of Windsor, 51 High Street, Windsor, SL4 1LR
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Shambles Bar sits behind roughly 1,047 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,047 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 12% | ← The Shambles Bar | |
| 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 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 The Shambles Bar 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 The Shambles Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hotel Windsor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee - Peascod Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| Black Sheep Coffee - Windsor Royal Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| A La Russe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Bills Restaurant Windsor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about The Shambles Bar
What is The Shambles Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Shambles Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 18 July 2024.
Is The Shambles Bar 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shambles Bar last inspected?
The Shambles Bar was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 months 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 The Shambles Bar?
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 The Shambles Bar 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 The Shambles Bar holds a 4. 149 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects The Shambles Bar 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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