The Rifle Volunteer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wokingham
The Rifle Volunteer holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 April 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: The Rifle Volunteer, 141 Reading Road, Wokingham, RG41 1HD
How it compares in Wokingham
In Wokingham, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rifle Volunteer sits behind roughly 848 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 848 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 12% | ← The Rifle Volunteer | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rifle Volunteer 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 Rifle Volunteer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmbrook Convenience Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Culinera @ Emmbrook Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Culinera @ Emmbrook Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Funtastic Kids @ Emmbrook Infant School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Dog & Duck Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Berkshire Vision Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Dimensions UK Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Chartwell at Holt School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about The Rifle Volunteer
What is The Rifle Volunteer's food hygiene rating?
The Rifle Volunteer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wokingham Council on 18 April 2023.
Is The Rifle Volunteer safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rifle Volunteer last inspected?
The Rifle Volunteer was last inspected on 18 April 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 Rifle Volunteer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rifle Volunteer compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, while The Rifle Volunteer holds a 4. 128 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects The Rifle Volunteer 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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