Barkham Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wokingham
Barkham Village 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 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 48 Bearwood Road, Barkham, RG41 4SY
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts Barkham Village 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% | ← Barkham Village 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Barkham Village 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 Barkham Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkham Manor Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Bearwood Lakes Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Compass Group @ Gather & Gather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about Barkham Village Store
What is Barkham Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Barkham Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Barkham Village 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 Barkham Village Store last inspected?
Barkham Village Store was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 months 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 Barkham Village Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Barkham Village Store compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and Barkham Village Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Barkham Village 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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