The Poachers Gastro Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wokingham
The Poachers Gastro Pub 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 4 June 2025, 13 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: Mill Lane, Sindlesham, RG41 5DF
How it compares in Wokingham
In Wokingham, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Poachers Gastro Pub sits behind roughly 848 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 848 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 12% | ← The Poachers Gastro Pub | |
| 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.
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 Poachers Gastro Pub 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 Poachers Gastro Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Moat House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court Caring Premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Caravan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Acorns Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Forest School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Cafe@6 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd at Frasers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Ahuja Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about The Poachers Gastro Pub
What is The Poachers Gastro Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Poachers Gastro Pub has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wokingham Council on 4 June 2025.
Is The Poachers Gastro Pub 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 Poachers Gastro Pub last inspected?
The Poachers Gastro Pub was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 The Poachers Gastro Pub?
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 Poachers Gastro Pub compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, while The Poachers Gastro Pub holds a 4. 128 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects The Poachers Gastro Pub 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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