The White Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Windsor and Maidenhead
The White Oak holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The White Oak was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Pound, Cookham, Maidenhead, SL6 9QE
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
That puts The White Oak among the 1,047 places in Windsor and Maidenhead holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,047 | 82% | ← The White Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 12% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 White Oak 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 White Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookham Day Centre Caring Premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Cork & Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Cookham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2019 |
| Countryside Nurseries T/A Park House Nursery School/college/university | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Daisy Love Cookham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2021 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2022 |
| Cowderys of Cookham Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Cater Link At Cookham Rise Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
Questions about The White Oak
What is The White Oak's food hygiene rating?
The White Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The White Oak 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The White Oak last inspected?
The White Oak was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 White Oak?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Oak 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, and The White Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects The White Oak 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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