The Old Wheatsheaf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Enfield
The Old Wheatsheaf 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 16 February 2026, 4 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: Public House, 3 Windmill Hill, Enfield, EN2 6SE
How it compares in Enfield
That puts The Old Wheatsheaf among the 1,248 places in Enfield holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,248 | 59% | ← The Old Wheatsheaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 442 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 97 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 260 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 Old Wheatsheaf 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 Old Wheatsheaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Bountree Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2025 |
| Bitsnboba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Blue Bella Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Arte Pizza Ristorante Pizzeria Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Ada Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Babylon Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| A & A Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2025 |
Questions about The Old Wheatsheaf
What is The Old Wheatsheaf's food hygiene rating?
The Old Wheatsheaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Enfield Council on 16 February 2026.
Is The Old Wheatsheaf 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 Old Wheatsheaf last inspected?
The Old Wheatsheaf was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Wheatsheaf?
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 Old Wheatsheaf compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Wheatsheaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects The Old Wheatsheaf 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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