Hot Wok food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Oxfordshire
Hot Wok holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Hot Wok was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 23A Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SJ
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Hot Wok sits behind roughly 994 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ← Hot Wok | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hot Wok 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 Hot Wok, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Petals Day Nursery Caring Premises | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Tandoori Connoisseur Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 August 2025 |
| The Common Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 July 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Florence House Caring Premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| B&B Local Ltd Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Operation Friendship Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Hot Wok
What is Hot Wok's food hygiene rating?
Hot Wok has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Hot Wok safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hot Wok last inspected?
Hot Wok was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hot Wok?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Hot Wok compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Hot Wok holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Hot Wok 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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