Soft Whip food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Windsor and Maidenhead
Soft Whip holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 June 2018, more than 8 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 Kiosk, Bachelors Acre, Windsor, SL4 1ER
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Soft Whip sits behind roughly 1,048 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,048 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 148 | 12% | ← Soft Whip | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Soft Whip 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 Soft Whip, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Anne's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| Castle Hotel Windsor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| A La Russe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee - Peascod Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| A Hoppy Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2022 |
| CarillionAramark At Costa Outlet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2019 |
Questions about Soft Whip
What is Soft Whip's food hygiene rating?
Soft Whip has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 22 June 2018.
Is Soft Whip safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Soft Whip last inspected?
Soft Whip was last inspected on 22 June 2018, more than 8 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 Soft Whip?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Soft Whip 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, while Soft Whip holds a 4. 148 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects Soft Whip 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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