Jacksons at California Lake food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wokingham
Jacksons at California Lake holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2025, 15 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: California Country Park, Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead, RG40 4HT
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts Jacksons at California Lake 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% | ← Jacksons at California Lake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Jacksons at California Lake 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 Jacksons at California Lake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Day Nursery & Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| FBC Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Nicola's Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Chef Peking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Finchampstead Day Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Accent Catering at Bohunt School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Jacksons at California Lake
What is Jacksons at California Lake's food hygiene rating?
Jacksons at California Lake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Jacksons at California Lake 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jacksons at California Lake last inspected?
Jacksons at California Lake was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 Jacksons at California Lake?
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 Jacksons at California Lake compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and Jacksons at California Lake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Jacksons at California Lake 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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