The Old Hatchet food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bracknell Forest
The Old Hatchet 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 2 March 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: The Old Hatchet Hatchet Lane, Winkfield, Windsor, SL4 2EE
How it compares in Bracknell Forest
That puts The Old Hatchet among the 580 places in Bracknell Forest holding top marks, 83% 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 | 580 | 83% | ← The Old Hatchet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Hatchet 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 Hatchet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchy Ascot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Lakeview Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Edith Rose Nursery (Ascot) Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Ascot Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2016 |
Questions about The Old Hatchet
What is The Old Hatchet's food hygiene rating?
The Old Hatchet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bracknell Forest Council on 2 March 2026.
Is The Old Hatchet 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 Hatchet last inspected?
The Old Hatchet was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bracknell Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Hatchet?
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 Hatchet compare to other places in Bracknell Forest?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in Bracknell Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Hatchet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bracknell Forest Council inspects The Old Hatchet 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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