The Sonning Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wokingham
The Sonning Club 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 11 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Sonning Working Mens Club, Pearson Road, Sonning, RG4 6UL
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts The Sonning Club among the 848 places in Wokingham holding top marks, 80% 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 | 848 | 80% | ← The Sonning Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 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 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 Sonning Club 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 Sonning Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Home Care Ltd Other catering premises | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Berkshire County Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Holme Park Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Cater Link @ Sonning Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Alpar Kebabs Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about The Sonning Club
What is The Sonning Club's food hygiene rating?
The Sonning Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 11 July 2023.
Is The Sonning Club 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 Sonning Club last inspected?
The Sonning Club was last inspected on 11 July 2023, more than 3 years 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 The Sonning Club?
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 Sonning Club compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Sonning Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects The Sonning Club 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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