Swallowfield Parish Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wokingham
Swallowfield Parish Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 August 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: Swallowfield Parish Stores, The Street, Swallowfield, RG7 1QY
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts Swallowfield Parish Stores 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% | ← Swallowfield Parish Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Swallowfield Parish Stores 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 Swallowfield Parish Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Mill House Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Willow Tree Children's Services School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 August 2022 |
| Renewal Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Little Hamlet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 October 2025 |
| Village Maid Cheese Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Lambs Lane Primary School - Wraparound Care School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Swallowfield Parish Stores
What is Swallowfield Parish Stores's food hygiene rating?
Swallowfield Parish Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 11 August 2024.
Is Swallowfield Parish Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swallowfield Parish Stores last inspected?
Swallowfield Parish Stores was last inspected on 11 August 2024, 23 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 Swallowfield Parish Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swallowfield Parish Stores compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and Swallowfield Parish Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Swallowfield Parish Stores 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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