The Rowbarge Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Woking
The Rowbarge Public House 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 5 February 2026, 5 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: The Rowbarge Public House39 St Johns RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey, GU21 7SA
How it compares in Woking
In Woking, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rowbarge Public House sits behind roughly 488 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 488 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 137 | 19% | ← The Rowbarge Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 60 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Rowbarge Public House 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 Rowbarge Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Spice Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Fireaway Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bellini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Fired Frog Pottery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Barista Training Cafe @Winston Churchill School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Compass Group UK&I @ Winston Churchill School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Co-op Foodmarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about The Rowbarge Public House
What is The Rowbarge Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Rowbarge Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Woking Council on 5 February 2026.
Is The Rowbarge Public House 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 Rowbarge Public House last inspected?
The Rowbarge Public House was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Woking Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Rowbarge Public House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rowbarge Public House compare to other places in Woking?
69% of the 712 rated food businesses in Woking hold the top rating of 5, while The Rowbarge Public House holds a 4. 137 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Woking Council inspects The Rowbarge Public House 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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