The Dukes Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wokingham
The Dukes Head 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
The rating dates from 29 November 2024, 19 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 Dukes Head Ph, 56 Denmark Street, Wokingham, RG40 2BQ
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts The Dukes Head 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 Dukes Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Dukes Head 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 Dukes Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Brown Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Burger King (UK) Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Brown Bag Natural Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Characters Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Brown Bag Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| BP Wokingham SF Connect Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about The Dukes Head
What is The Dukes Head's food hygiene rating?
The Dukes Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 29 November 2024.
Is The Dukes Head 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 Dukes Head last inspected?
The Dukes Head was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 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 Dukes Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dukes Head compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Dukes Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects The Dukes Head 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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