The Pond House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Windsor and Maidenhead
The Pond 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: Pond House, Bath Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4AL
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
That puts The Pond 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 Pond 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 Very 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 Pond 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 Pond House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CE Junior School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Cater Link At All Saints CE Junior School School/college/university | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Big Dog Bakery Other catering premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
| Courtyard Cafe At St Marks Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Claires Court Senior Girls School+Nursery + 6th Form School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Belmont Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Caffe Kix At Quantum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
Questions about The Pond House
What is The Pond House's food hygiene rating?
The Pond House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 19 March 2026.
Is The Pond 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 Pond House last inspected?
The Pond House was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months 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 Pond 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pond 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 Pond House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects The Pond 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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