Village Maid Cheese food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Wokingham
Village Maid Cheese holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 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 Cottage, Basingstoke Road, Riseley, RG7 1QD
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts Village Maid Cheese 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% | ← Village Maid Cheese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Village Maid Cheese 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 Village Maid Cheese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riseley Green School Caring Premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Riseley Village Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Willow Tree Children's Services School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 August 2022 |
| The Mill House Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Wellington Country Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Wellington Farm Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Wellington Riding Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Swallowfield Parish Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2024 |
Questions about Village Maid Cheese
What is Village Maid Cheese's food hygiene rating?
Village Maid Cheese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Village Maid Cheese 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Village Maid Cheese last inspected?
Village Maid Cheese was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months 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 Village Maid Cheese?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Village Maid Cheese compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and Village Maid Cheese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Village Maid Cheese 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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