The Horse & Groom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wokingham
The Horse & Groom 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
This is a fresh result: The Horse & Groom was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bath Road, Hare Hatch, RG10 9SB
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts The Horse & Groom 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 Horse & Groom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Horse & Groom 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 Horse & Groom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardening Club at Hare Hatch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Wargrave Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Edwards & Ward at Robert Piggott Infant School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Lynden Hill Clinic Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| A&I Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Cater Link at Robert Piggot Infants & Junior School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Get Active Sports @ Robert Piggott C of E Junior School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Giotto Legno UK Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about The Horse & Groom
What is The Horse & Groom's food hygiene rating?
The Horse & Groom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Horse & Groom 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 Horse & Groom last inspected?
The Horse & Groom was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Horse & Groom?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Horse & Groom compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Horse & Groom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects The Horse & Groom 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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