The Two Poplars food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wokingham
The Two Poplars 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 22 March 2025, 15 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: 118 Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, RG41 2NU
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts The Two Poplars 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 Two Poplars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Two Poplars 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 Two Poplars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Wokingham SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Wokingham Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Burger King (UK) Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Alexandra Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bearwood Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Brown Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about The Two Poplars
What is The Two Poplars's food hygiene rating?
The Two Poplars has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 22 March 2025.
Is The Two Poplars 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 Two Poplars last inspected?
The Two Poplars was last inspected on 22 March 2025, 15 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 The Two Poplars?
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 Two Poplars compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Two Poplars is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects The Two Poplars 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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