Emmbrook Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wokingham
Emmbrook Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 August 2023, more than 2 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: 139 Reading Road, Wokingham, RG41 1HD
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts Emmbrook Convenience Store 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% | ← Emmbrook Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Emmbrook Convenience Store 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 Emmbrook Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Culinera @ The Hawthorns Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Emmbrook Convenience Store
What is Emmbrook Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Emmbrook Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 2 August 2023.
Is Emmbrook Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Emmbrook Convenience Store last inspected?
Emmbrook Convenience Store was last inspected on 2 August 2023, more than 2 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 Emmbrook Convenience Store?
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 Emmbrook Convenience Store compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and Emmbrook Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Emmbrook Convenience Store 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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