Pinkney Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Windsor and Maidenhead
Pinkney Store 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 7 September 2021, 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: Pinkneys Stores, 38 Pinkneys Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5DL
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Pinkney Store 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% | ← Pinkney Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pinkney 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 Pinkney Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cater Link Ltd At Courthouse Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Eat More Kale Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2022 |
| Budgens Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2021 |
| Cater Link At Alwyn Infant School And Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Courtyard Cafe At St Marks Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Dementia Day Centre AT Boyn Grove Community Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
| Cater Link At Furze Platt Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2022 |
| Crumbs Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2022 |
Questions about Pinkney Store
What is Pinkney Store's food hygiene rating?
Pinkney Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 7 September 2021.
Is Pinkney Store 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 Pinkney Store last inspected?
Pinkney Store was last inspected on 7 September 2021, 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 Pinkney Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Pinkney Store 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 Pinkney Store holds a 4. 148 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects Pinkney 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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