The Shire Horse Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Windsor and Maidenhead
The Shire Horse Public House 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 9 May 2022, more than 4 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: The Shire Horse Inn, Bath Road, Littlewick Green, SL6 3QA
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
That puts The Shire Horse Public House among the 1,048 places in Windsor and Maidenhead holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,048 | 82% | ← The Shire Horse Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 148 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 324 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 Shire Horse Public House 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 Shire Horse Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claires Court Junior Boys School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| Cherry Garden Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Edwards & Ward Limited At Burchetts Green CE Infant School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2017 |
Questions about The Shire Horse Public House
What is The Shire Horse Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Shire Horse Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 9 May 2022.
Is The Shire Horse Public House 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 Shire Horse Public House last inspected?
The Shire Horse Public House was last inspected on 9 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Shire Horse Public House?
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 Shire Horse Public House compare to other places in Windsor and Maidenhead?
82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, and The Shire Horse Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects The Shire Horse Public House 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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