The Waterfall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wokingham
The Waterfall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: 4 The Parade, Earley, RG6 7NZ
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts The Waterfall 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 Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waterfall 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 Waterfall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Weldale Connect Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Abbeymore Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Ahuja Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| 7th Heaven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about The Waterfall
What is The Waterfall's food hygiene rating?
The Waterfall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 26 February 2026.
Is The Waterfall 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Waterfall last inspected?
The Waterfall was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Waterfall?
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 Waterfall compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Waterfall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects The Waterfall 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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