Wok Zone food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wokingham
Wok Zone holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Wok Zone was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 56 Denmark Street, RG40 2BQ
How it compares in Wokingham
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 1,061 rated places in Wokingham score this low, about one in 265. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 848 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← Wok Zone | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wok Zone the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wok Zone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Brown Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Brown Bag Natural Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Characters Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Brown Bag Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Burger King (UK) Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
Questions about Wok Zone
What is Wok Zone's food hygiene rating?
Wok Zone has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Wokingham Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Wok Zone safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Wok Zone last inspected?
Wok Zone was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Wok Zone?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wok Zone compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, while Wok Zone holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Wok Zone 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wokingham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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